Patient's question:
How is it best to treat hydrocele? My son is now 1 year and 10 months old. I used to think his testicles weren't the same size, but I didn't take it seriously. Today, I noticed the left one is larger, and when I touched it, it felt much bigger than the right one, although it wasn't obvious externally. I took him to the hospital and asked the doctor, who then told me it was serious. How is hydrocele treated?Doctor's answer:
Newborns with hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis often resolve spontaneously before the age of two, so treatment is not urgent. If it does not disappear after two years, aspiration of the fluid is performed. Most cases do not recur after aspiration.If the above approach does not cure the condition, other treatment methods must be considered. Traditional Miao medicine believes that insufficient kidney function leads to impaired fluid metabolism and internal retention of dampness. Spleen deficiency and liver stagnation cause blood stasis in the meridians, leading to the accumulation of dampness in the external genitalia. The weakness of these three organs can result in this condition. Additionally, trauma and infection can cause blood stasis and blocked meridians, preventing the proper flow of fluids, which may also lead to this disease.