Patient's question:
My child is six months old, but it looks like there's only one testicle. My relatives thought that if it's been a long time, it would gradually improve. However, it has been six months, and there's still no change. Is this a case of cryptorchidism? How can it be self-checked for cryptorchidism?Doctor's answer:
To determine if there is cryptorchidism, you can use some self-examination methods to make a simple judgment. In clinical practice, cryptorchidism in children is divided into two types: true cryptorchidism and false cryptorchidism. False cryptorchidism refers to a situation where the inner lining of the scrotum does not contain the testicle, but the testicle can be felt above the scrotum or in the inguinal region. True cryptorchidism not only means that the testicle cannot be felt within the scrotum but also that it cannot be found in the upper part of the scrotum or in the inguinal area. Its position is too high, often located within the abdominal cavity.