Patient's question:
I had surgery for left varicocele a week ago. Now, a careful examination has revealed hydrocele in the left scrotum, and the left scrotum has shrunk. Is this due to the surgery or something else?Doctor's answer:
Hydrocele can be classified into primary and secondary types. The primary cause is unclear, with a slow course of the disease, possibly associated with mental trauma and inflammation. Secondary hydrocele is caused by underlying primary diseases, such as acute orchitis, epididymitis, inguinal orchitis, mental trauma, post-hernia repair, post-scrotal surgery, or secondary to systemic symptoms like high fever, heart failure, or ascites. It cannot be generalized. Varicocele can be cured, but the treatment period is usually long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer.