Patient's question:
I initially felt stomach pain and a bit of pain in my testicles. Later, when I went to the toilet, I noticed that my testicles seemed uneven in height. I immediately went to the hospital for a check-up, and they said it was testicular torsion. I really don't understand why this happened. Could you please explain what causes one testicle to be larger than the other?Doctor's answer:
1. First, carefully observe and use a hernia belt to help secure the child, trying to prevent the hernia from protruding as much as possible;2. If the child is still not better by the age of two, surgical treatment is necessary, as it is generally unlikely for the hernia to resolve naturally after two years of age;
3. Try to minimize the child's crying and fussing to prevent a drop in abdominal pressure, which could lead to the recurrence of the hernia;
4. If the child cries and fusses intensely again, and the hernial sac becomes hard, it may indicate a recurrence of strangulation. In such cases, emergency surgery is required, as otherwise, there is a risk of intestinal damage, which could be quite serious.
For patients with urological conditions, timely treatment can reduce the likelihood of recurrence. If left untreated, it may affect fertility.