Patient's question:
The child is six years old and feels that their nutrition is not being absorbed well. Their complexion is a bit pale.Doctor's answer:
An inguinal hernia or hydrocele may spontaneously resolve in infancy, so surgical treatment for the child may not be necessary at first. If it is a communicating hydrocele, surgical treatment is required, but the timing of the surgery should be carefully chosen. If the hydrocele presents as a small lump with low tension, treatment may not be urgent, and it can be postponed until the child is 7 or 8 years old without delay.