Patient's question:
How is it best to treat hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis? My son is now one year and ten months old. I used to think his testicles were not the same size, but I didn't take it seriously. Today, I noticed the left one is larger than the right one when I touched it with my hand, and it feels significantly bigger than the right one, although it's not obvious externally. I took him to the hospital and asked the doctor, who then told me it was serious. How to treat hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis?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 the age of two, aspiration may be 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 dampness retention. Spleen deficiency and liver stagnation cause blood stasis in the meridians, with dampness flowing downward to accumulate in the external genitalia. The weakness of these three organs can lead to this condition. Additionally, trauma and infection can cause blood stasis and blocked meridians, preventing the proper flow of fluids, which may also result in this disease.