A gonococcal infection is the most common cause of hydrocele, though these are becoming less common as gonococcal incidences decline. Any other non-specific infection that results in urethritis may also cause hydrocele. Hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the tunica vaginalis. It can develop after an injury or infection.
SYMPTOMS OF HYDROCELE
One or both testicles swelling without any pain is typically the only sign of hydrocele.
A swollen scrotum in an adult man with hydrocele may make him feel heavy, and pain usually gets worse as the inflammation gets bigger. On occasion, the swelling may be smaller in the morning and bigger in the afternoon.
CAUSES OF HYDROCELE
Before birth, a hydrocele can form where the testicles should normally descend into the scrotum from the developing baby’s abdominal cavity. Each testicle has a sac that allows fluid to surround it before the sacs usually close and the fluid is absorbed.
However, occasionally, the sac remains open (communicating hydrocele). The sac can change size or it can flow back into the abdomen. Communicating hydrocele are frequently linked with inguinal hernia. Sometimes, the fluid remains after the sac closes (non communicating hydrocele). The fluid is usually absorbed gradually within the first year of life.
OLD MALES-Inflammation in the scrotum, which may be brought on by a testicular infection or an epidymitis (a small, coil-like tube at the back of each testis), may result in the development of a hydrocele.
RISK FACTORS
Most hydroceles are present at birth, and the likelihood of having one is increased in at least 5% of premature babies.
Later in life, a hydrocele may form for the following reasons:
- the scrotum has been hurt or is inflamed.
- infections, such as STIs (sexually transmitted infections)
COMPLICATIONS OF HYDROCELE
The majority of the time, a hydrocele is not dangerous and has no known impact on fertility. However, a hydrocele may be linked to a testicular condition that has more severe side effects, such as
*Infection or tumorThe function or production of sperm may be affected by either.
*Inguinal hernia:There may be potentially fatal complications if an intestine loop becomes stuck in the abdominal wall.
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR HYDROCELE
CONIUM MACULATUM :Very helpful for the negative effects of suppressed sexual desire. Helpful for prostatitis with dribbling prostatic fluid. Best for elderly infirmity, urinary issues, impaired memory, and sexual infirmity.
PULSATILLA :Very helpful for epididymitis. Also helpful for thick, yellow discharge from the urethra. Useful for scrotal swelling. Pain radiates from the abdomen to the testicles.
RHODODENDRON :Given when testicles feel crushed, worse on left side. Useful for swollen and painful testicles. Very helpful for itchy, sweaty, and wrinkled scrotum. Useful for hydrocele in young boys after birth. There is drawing pain from spermatic cord to the abdomen and thigh.
STAPHYSAGRIA :Especially helpful for hydrocele after self-abuse. The scrotum itches profusely.
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