Patient's question:
Our little family treasure has a relatively large place for urination when crying, as if there's a lump. It doesn't feel hard when touched, and it's normal when not crying. It feels like an inguinal hernia, but it's not certain. How can we determine if the testicle is an inguinal hernia?Doctor's answer:
Since the groin area is adjacent to the urinary and reproductive systems, elderly patients are prone to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and nocturia, which are associated with bladder or prostate diseases. In children, inguinal hernias can compress the testes, affecting their normal development. In middle-aged and young adult patients, it may lead to sexual dysfunction. Treatment methods should be selected based on the specific condition of the patient. Currently, surgical methods are the only way to treat inguinal hernias.