Patient's question:
The father and son went to the toilet, and accidentally discovered that his testicles were very large, almost the same size as an adult's. I was surprised and asked if he was uncomfortable anywhere. I quickly took him to see a doctor. The doctor said my son had hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis and that surgery was needed. The whole family was very worried. Concerns: Does hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis in children always require surgery?Doctor's answer:
The condition of your child is definitely due to the presence of a negative hydrocele from the beginning. However, it may recur due to sudden increases in abdominal pressure, such as severe crying or poor bowel movements, for example. Since your child is under two years old, the possibility of the fluid resolving on its own is eliminated. Therefore, surgical treatment is now necessary. Otherwise, the hydrocele will continue to grow. But don't worry, the surgery is minor, and it will also cause less psychological distress to the child if performed now. Therefore, it should be done as early as possible.