What should I do if the right testicle of a six-month-old baby has not descended?

Patient's question:

Onset time: 0~6 months
Main symptoms: Right testicle has not descended into the scrotum
Hospital visited: Xiamen Maternal and Child Health Hospital for color Doppler ultrasound

Doctor's answer:

During fetal development, the testicles descend from the abdomen into the scrotum. In some fetuses, the testicles may not descend completely and remain in the abdomen; this condition is called cryptorchidism. First, an ultrasound should be performed to determine if there is a cryptorchid in the child's abdomen. If one is found, surgery can be performed to pull the cryptorchid down into the scrotum. The child is threatened by neonatal diseases, so parents must take the child to the hospital for timely medical treatment to avoid various misconceptions. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly. For parents, it is important to observe changes in the child's symptoms and do their best to help the child receive timely medical treatment.