I've been dealing with left varicocele since 2011 but the pain and discomfort in my scrotum has gotten really bad over the last 6 months. The constant ache is affecting me mentally too - should I consider surgery at this point or are there other options?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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yes,surgery opinion is advised to the patient.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've had a hydrocele for 3 years now and I'm really worried about surgery. Is there any other treatment that can fix this without going under the knife? Also if I do get the surgery, is there a chance the hydrocele might come back later?

yes, can come back later on.

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I'm really worried about this cyst that's developed on my scrotal sac. It's getting to be about 24 mm in size, and I'm thinking I might need it surgically removed. Could you give me an idea of what that might cost?

that could be folliculitis , visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

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