Best Doctors for Hydrocele in Sainagar, Karimnagar

A hydrocele is described as an accumulation of abdominal fluid in the scrotum, causing swelling. Hydrocele is of two types such as a communicating hydrocele and a non-communicating hydrocele. The presenting complaints of a hydrocele are swelling that changes in size during the day, pain, discomfort, and a feeling of heaviness. This condition is more prevalent among babies and infants and is observed at the time of birth. One should take their child to a doctor, if they observe signs like a lump in the scrotum or just above the scrotum and if they are experiencing pain. The diagnostic tests conducted to confirm a hydrocele include a pelvic ultrasound and a CT scan. The best treatment to manage a hydrocele is performing a surgical procedure called hydrocelectomy. If left untreated, a hydrocele may progress to a condition called an inguinal hernia. The risks associated with hydrocele surgery include anesthesia complications, infection, swelling, bruising, scarring and recurrence of hydrocele.