What To Do Next I Am Seeking Medical Advice Regarding Some Liquid On The Side Of One Of My Testicles?

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2020

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Question : I am seeking medical advice regarding some liquid on the side of one of my testicles. I have had an ultrasound, as well as an MRI, which did not raise any concerns with the doctors and did not indicate any serious matter, such as cancer. I went to an infectious disease specialist to see if it was infection related, but was determined not to be. However, shortly after seeing the specialist I was not able to follow up with the doctor, as he has been working outside of his practice with focus on the corona virus matter. The liquid has been around for approximately 18 months and sometimes it feels as though there is some water retention and it gets a little swollen, but then will go back down again. There is no associated pain, though I am trying to figure out what the next steps would be. I had some blood work done and everything came back perfect, all levels great and no indications of any type of illness. Therefore, I am confused as to what to do next.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Congenital Hydrocele has to be excluded

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it could be Congenital Hydrocele. In this variety, fluid from the scrotum will go into the Abdomen and the scrotum looks normal. It is due to the communication of the scrotum and Abdomen. It is diagnosed clinically in standing position only. Ultrasound should also be done in the Standing position.
If Congenital Hydrocele is excluded, then the next possibility is the collection of fluid due to infection of Testis. It gets relieved by antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets.
Please consult a General Surgeon/Urologist and proceed further.
Nothing to worry. As the ultrasound scan and MRI are normal, Cancer is excluded.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards

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