Q: Can a child have both Hernia and a Hydrocele? A: Yes, they can. Normally the testis develops inside the abdomen. Just before delivery of the baby, the testis comes down into the scrotum. For this ...

Dear R.H.: It sounds like you have a large hydrocele, a collection of fluid around the testicle, surrounding the testis and spermatic cord. Normally these are small, but in some men they can become ...

Q: Three weeks ago, I had to have removal of fluid that had collected around my testicles. Nearly half a liter was removed. Five days later, fluid started to build up again, and now it has filled back ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Three weeks ago, I had to have removal of fluid that had collected around my testicles. Nearly half a liter was removed. Five days later, fluid started to build up again, and now it ...

The success rate for hydrocele repair is very high. Long-term prognosis is excellent. The prognosis for congenital hydrocele is excellent. The out come of adult onset Hydrocele depends on its cause.

One side of the scrotum being larger than the other is a common problem among healthy adults. Although it could be a normal variant, abnormal scrotal lumps are one of the commonest conditions needing ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Three weeks ago, I had to have removal of fluid that had collected around my testicles. Nearly half a liter was removed. Five days later, fluid started to build up again, and now it ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Three weeks ago, I had to have removal of fluid that had collected around my testicles. Nearly half a liter was removed. Five days later, fluid started to build up again, and now it ...