My scrotum has been swollen for the past three months. A doctor who attended to me said it is a case of ‘water in my scrotum’ ...

A hydrocele is a painless swelling in the scrotum that occurs when fluid collects around it. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments here.

Hydrocele in patients aged 13–18 years are mostly likely idiopathic in origin or caused by varicocelectomy. Cimador and colleagues describe the clinical presentation and diagnosis of hydrocele ...

Hydrocele, most often seen in infants, is the buildup of fluid in the sac surrounding the testicle. Varicocele, more often diagnosed in teens and young adults, is caused by the blockage of veins ...

Hydrocele occurs when there is a collection of fluid inside the scrotum. This causes one of the testicles to look larger than the other. Most often, hydroceles are found in newborn boys.

Managing hydrocele in India poses medical and social challenges, yet efforts are underway to improve treatment and prevention. Early detection and access to healthcare is a key area of focus.

Hydrocele prevention tips The exact cause why the processus vaginalis fails to fuse shut properly is not known. Hence there are no ways to prevent hydrocele from occurring in infant male babies. One ...

The prognosis of hydrocele presenting later in life depends upon the cause of the hydrocele. If surgery is necessary, hydrocelectomy is a simple procedure, and usually has an excellent outcome.