Treatment for hydrocele - Online Doctor Chats

Doctor :   Hi
User :   hii doctor...
Doctor :   How can I help you?
User :   how are you?
Doctor :   I am fine thanks.
Doctor :   Please proceed with your query?
User :   doctor i ve problem which i am lil hestitate to share with othrs.
User :   i ve hydrocele
User :   can create any big problem.
User :   i am having it for last 10 yrs almost..
Doctor :   May I know your age?
Doctor :   Hydrocele can occasionally cause problems.
User :   till now dont have much prob except some inconvenice during walking some time.
User :   28 now.
Doctor :   Usually they do not cause major problems however occasionally there are chances of infections,
Doctor :   reducing the testicular functions.
User :   ok.
Doctor :   However these complications are not very often.
Doctor :   seen.
Doctor :   Have you followed?
User :   no not yet.
Doctor :   These complications are most common if there are any other associated dysfunctions such as diabetes, infections, hernias.
Doctor :   Else, most often they are harmless.
Doctor :   Have you followed?
User :   can this thing aggravate with age..like till now i dont have any pain or something...
Doctor :   if they have been there for a long time, the swelling may not aggravate.
Doctor :   But I would suggest you to watch over it.
User :   ok....
User :   what should i do..?
User :   precautions.?
Doctor :   Report to your doctor for evaluation, if you notice any change in the size of the swelling, or if you develop any other symptoms.
User :   ok.
User :   what else you suggest doctor.? any excercise or diet or anything that can reduce it..
Doctor :   Do you have any other query that I can assist you with?
User :   K
Doctor :   Unfortunately the treatment for hydrocele is only be surgical means or by aspiration using a needle.
User :   ok...
Doctor :   Aspiration should only be attempted by a medical doctor.
User :   when surgery is required?
Doctor :   There are few drugs which have been tried.
Doctor :   However the results with these drugs are not known.
Doctor :   Surgical treatment is often suggested if the hydrocele has been persisting for more than 12 to 18 months.
Doctor :   Have you followed?
Doctor :   Are you there?
User :   but i ve this for quite a long time almost 10-12 yrs..no major prob till now.
User :   what should you suggest for me?
Doctor :   Since it has been there without any symptoms for more than 10 years, I would suggest you to get a physical examination done by a doctor.
Doctor :   An examination would be more appropriate in deciding if the surgery is essential or if it can be managed conservatively.
Doctor :   Have you followed what I have suggested?
User :   ok.....doctor. till now i ve not consultd a physician as thr is no prb with that.
User :   is there any reason to panic?
Doctor :   There is no need to panic.
Doctor :   Do you have any other query?
User :   no doc....
User :   may i know ur namedoc?
Doctor :   Dr XXXXX
User :   thanx dr.
User :   can i chat with again?
User :   can i chat with u again?
User :   ?
Doctor :   Yes, you can chat with me any time.
Doctor :   Do you have any other query?
User :   ?
User :   ok...
User :   bye....
User :   for now..........
User :   thnx a lot..
Doctor :   Thanks for consulting me. Bye for now. Please refer your friends to our service.