Patient's question:
Patient Gender: MaleDetailed Condition and Purpose of Consultation: Hydrocele of the spermatic cord,
Duration of Current Illness: Discovered over a month ago
Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese medicine and surgery can both be used for treatment. Hydrocele of the tunica vaginalis is treated with tunica vaginalis inversion and ligation of the fluid drainage tube. Hydrocele of the spermatic cord involves excision of the affected part of the spermatic cord. Children under one week can heal on their own, meaning that with growth, the fluid drainage tube may also heal on its own. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment also utilizes the navel to absorb medication, promoting the healing of the fluid-filled cavity. Of course, the smaller the child, the higher the cure rate. Therefore, the first choice is spontaneous healing, followed by traditional Chinese medicine treatment. If traditional Chinese medicine does not work, surgery is the only option. However, on the other hand, the cure rate of traditional Chinese medicine is only about 90%, while surgery is almost 100%. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment does not cause recurrence, whereas surgery can. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment has no side effects, but surgery cannot guarantee this. There are pros and cons to both. Think carefully before making a decision.