PRO 35: Hydrocele/ Scrotal Pain/ Scrotal Swelling

Causes:

• Congenital: Hydrocele can occur in newborns and infants due to a failure of the processus vaginalis, a small canal that allows the testicles to descend into the scrotum during fetal development, to close properly after birth.
• Adult-Onset: In adults, hydrocele may develop due to inflammation, injury, infection, or trauma to the scrotum or testicles, leading to fluid accumulation in the tunica vaginalis, the sac surrounding the testicle.
• Secondary Causes: Hydrocele can also be secondary to conditions such as orchitis (inflammation of the testicle), epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis), or inguinal hernia, which can cause fluid to accumulate in the scrotum.

Symptoms:

• Scrotal Swelling: Hydrocele typically presents as painless swelling of the scrotum, often on one side, but sometimes can affect both sides.
• Transillumination: Shine a light through the scrotum, and if the fluid-filled sac transilluminates (glows), it suggests hydrocele.
• Heaviness or Discomfort: Some individuals may experience a sensation of heaviness or discomfort in the scrotum due to the enlarged hydrocele.
• Enlargement with Activity: The hydrocele may increase in size with increased activity or standing and decrease in size when lying down.
• Size Variation: The size of the hydrocele may vary over time, with fluctuations in fluid accumulation.

Treatment :
Pro 35 with NDM