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A hydrocele is fluid-filled sac within the scrotum of a male — essentially a backup of fluid around one or both testicles.<ref name="rf1">http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/438724-overview</ref> The condition is relatively common, with an estimated 1-2% of American boys born with one.<ref name="rf2">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hydrocele/basics/risk-factors/con-20024139</ref> In most cases, hydroceles are not harmful and tend to go away on their own, without treatment, but scrotal swelling should always be evaluated by a health care provider to rule out other causes. Curing a persistent hydrocele typically requires surgery, although some home remedies may also help. | A hydrocele is fluid-filled sac within the scrotum of a male — essentially a backup of fluid around one or both testicles.<ref name="rf1">http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/438724-overview</ref> The condition is relatively common, with an estimated 1-2% of American boys born with one.<ref name="rf2">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hydrocele/basics/risk-factors/con-20024139</ref> In most cases, hydroceles are not harmful and tend to go away on their own, without treatment, but scrotal swelling should always be evaluated by a health care provider to rule out other causes. Curing a persistent hydrocele typically requires surgery, although some home remedies may also help. | ||
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