Patient's question:
The child mentioned experiencing abdominal pain recently, and I noticed that it seems like he doesn't have a testicle at the back of his penis. I immediately took him to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said that the testicle is located in the lower abdomen, indicating cryptorchidism, and that further observation is needed. It may affect future fertility.What kind of assistance is needed: How should the child's testicle in the lower abdomen be treated? Is it possible to cure it?
Doctor's answer:
1. For infants under one year old with undescended testicles, there is a possibility of natural ascent, and treatment may not be necessary.2. For children over one year old, if the testicles have not ascended, hormone treatment with chorionic gonadotropin can be administered first. This method can stimulate the growth and development of the testicles, and in some cases, the testicles may ascend. This is particularly effective for bilateral undescended testicles or cases where the testicles cannot be felt externally. Even if the testicles do not descend into the scrotum, this treatment can promote growth, making surgical intervention easier later.
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