Patient's question:
Son, who is 19 and a half months old, went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with hydrocele. The doctor mentioned two treatment options: surgical treatment or using an intravenous needle to drain the fluid and then inject medication. Is there any better method? Could he recover without treatment? Would the hydrocele increase with age? What is the best time for treatment? Is there a possibility of recurrence?Doctor's answer:
Hello, indeed in such cases, the best time for surgery is around the age of two. However, if the current condition is persistently worsening, then surgery needs to be done as soon as possible. After all, the current situation is not good, and if it continues to develop, it will affect the child's testicular development. The specific time for surgery should be decided after listening to the opinions of the attending doctor. It cannot be based solely on the current test results, but also needs to consider the child's overall physical development.