The Truth About Hydrocele: Debunking 5 Major Myths About 'Andkosh Mein Pani Bharna'

For men in Bihar, discovering swelling in the scrotum, often called a Hydrocele or "Andkosh Mein Pani Bharna" (water filling the scrotum), can be a source of immediate worry and embarrassment. This fear is usually compounded by widespread misinformation and old wives' tales.

At Ashirvad (Dr Binod Healthcare), we believe that clarity dispels fear. We are debunking the 5 most persistent myths about Hydrocele to ensure you seek timely, professional treatment.

Myth 1: Hydrocele is Always Painful and a Sign of Cancer

This is the most common fear. Patients assume any lump or swelling is cancer or will cause constant, intense pain.

• The Fact: Hydroceles are generally painless. The primary symptom is a feeling of heaviness or fullness, which increases as the fluid volume grows. Hydroceles are not cancerous; they are simply a collection of clear fluid. Pain only occurs if the Hydrocele becomes acutely infected or ruptures, which is rare.

  
  

Myth 2: Hydrocele Causes Infertility (Napunskata)

In a society where fertility is highly valued, this myth often leads men to suffer in silence rather than seek help.

• The Fact: Hydrocele itself does NOT cause infertility or impotence. The fluid accumulation is outside the testicle and does not interfere with sperm production or function. However, if a Hydrocele grows extremely large, the testicle can overheat (due to poor circulation or insulation), which may slightly affect sperm health. Treating the Hydrocele via surgery eliminates this small, theoretical risk entirely.

Myth 3: Hydrocele Goes Away on Its Own or Can Be Cured by Home Remedies

Many men in Bihar waste valuable time trying ineffective solutions like hot compresses, specific oils, or herbal remedies (gharelu upchar).

• The Fact: Hydrocele requires surgical intervention for a permanent cure. While babies born with Hydrocele often see it resolve naturally, an adult Hydrocele will not disappear on its own. Home remedies have zero scientific basis for dissolving the sac or draining the fluid. The only definitive way to eliminate the fluid and remove the sac to prevent recurrence is through a procedure called Hydrocelectomy.

  
  

Myth 4: Hydrocele Surgery Requires a Large, Painful Incision

The fear of a painful operation, long recovery, and a large scar often prevents people from visiting a surgeon.

• The Fact: Modern Hydrocelectomy is a minimally invasive procedure. Our surgeons at Ashirvad (Dr Binod Healthcare) perform the surgery using a small, strategically placed incision. The procedure is done quickly, usually under local or spinal anesthesia, resulting in minimal pain and a significantly faster recovery than traditional methods. Patients are often discharged on the same day or the next.

  
  

Myth 5: Aspiration (Needle Drainage) is Better Than Surgery

Some patients believe draining the fluid with a needle is a simpler, non-surgical solution.

• The Fact: Aspiration is highly discouraged because it is a temporary fix with a very high rate of recurrence. The fluid sac (the source of the problem) is left intact, and the fluid almost always returns within weeks or months. Furthermore, repeated needle use increases the risk of infection and injury. The only lasting solution is Hydrocelectomy—removing the fluid and the sac.

Choose Certainty, Choose Ashirvad (Dr Binod Healthcare)

If you or someone you know is suffering from "Andkosh Mein Pani Bharna," do not rely on myths or home remedies. Delaying treatment only allows the swelling to grow, increasing discomfort. Our specialists provide expert diagnosis and perform modern, low-pain Hydrocelectomy to ensure a permanent cure.

Contact Ashirvad (Dr Binod Healthcare) today for an expert consultation and a definitive solution.