Patient's question:
A 5-year-old child has testicular descent. Ultrasound shows hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis and reactive lymph node enlargement near the abdominal aorta. The doctor recommends surgery. Can conservative treatment be adopted?Doctor's answer:
The scrotum of the child is loose. The testicles do not descend. This symptom is considered suffocating. Hydrocele is one of the common diseases in pediatric surgery. When parents discover that their child is sick, they should take the child to a regular hospital for treatment. Children under 6 months may not receive treatment temporarily, but should be closely monitored. If children over 6 months have gradually increasing sputum or a history of confinement, they should receive thorough treatment as soon as possible.