Hyrocele

Hydrocele is a condition whereby there is a build up of fluid in the scrotal sac. This causes a swelling in the the scrotum or the inguinal area. This condition is not life threatening and is not painful. However, it is common in newborns and can occur at any age in life.

What Causes Hydrocele?
There is no definate cause of hyrdocele. However, in newborns it is because of an opening between the abdomen and scrotum. Although this closes in before or after birth.
Injury to the scrotum or groin region
Infection to the testis commonly referred to epididymitis.
In rare cases it might occur with cancer of the testis or of the left kidney.

 

Diagnosis

Diagnosis can be made by an ultrasound
Physical Examination by shinning a light through commonly referred to as Trans illumination

Treatment
The  fluid can be absorbed by the body    
If there is pain due to compromised blood supply, a surgery know as Hydrocelectomy can be done.