A hydrocele or a hernia may be on one or both sides. These conditions can occur when the opening between the abdomen and the scrotum do not close after birth.

Hernia or hydrocele occurs in 3-5 percent of full-term infants. Hernias usually occur in newborns but may appear weeks, months or years after birth. Prematurity and low birth weight can increase the chance for a hernia or hydrocele.

Signs & Symptoms

Hydroceles appear as swelling in the scrotum. A hydrocele may appear larger at the end of the day or with increased activity. Hernias appear as a bulge in the groin.

Treatment

A hydrocele that persists beyond 12 months of age usually requires a surgical correction. A hernia at any age should be corrected. The surgery involves making a small incision in the groin or inguinal area and then draining the fluid and closing off the opening between the scrotum and the abdominal area.

What is the Piles ?

Hemorrhoids also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids). Nearly three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids from time to time.

Symptoms

External Hemorrhoids

These are under the skin around your anus. Signs and symptoms might include :

• Itching or irritation in your anal region.
• Pain or discomfort.
• Swelling around your anus.
• Bleeding.

Internal Hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids lie inside the rectum. You usually can't see or feel them, and they rarely cause discomfort. But straining or irritation when passing stool can cause :

• Painless bleeding during bowel movements. You might notice small amounts of bright red blood on your toilet tissue or in the toilet.
• A hemorrhoid to push through the anal opening (prolapsed or protruding hemorrhoid), resulting in pain and irritation..