Patient's question:
My son has left-sided hydrocele now at the age of four. Can the treatment be postponed until he is a bit older? Currently, the left side is about 2.5 cm in size during the day. Will this interfere with the growth and development of the left testicle?History of previous treatment and its effectiveness: None.
What kind of assistance is needed: Will this interfere with the growth and development of the left testicle?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, orchiopexy is required. In infants and young children, hydrocele can often resolve on its own during growth and development, so unless the hydrocele is large, treatment is not usually administered.Advice: During orchiopexy, if infection recurs within the inner layer of the tunica vaginalis, it is very difficult to resolve postoperatively. This often leads to multiple re-operations for incision and drainage, potentially causing severe infections, with the wound taking several months to heal. Therefore, surgical treatment is not recommended. Currently, a more effective approach is the stringent internal administration of decocted traditional Chinese medicine, such as the herbal formula "Miao Shan She Mo Fang," which has diuretic and dampness-dispelling effects, as well as blood qi-regulating properties.