• male
• 24 Years
• 14/08/2025

I've been diagnosed with hydrocele and my doctor recommended surgery. I'm 24 is this really necessary or could it go away on its own?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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