Can a child have hydrocele?
Can a child have hydrocele?
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotum, surrounding the testicle, which can occur on one or both sides. The fluid will make your son’s scrotum look swollen or enlarged, but hydroceles are usually painless. Hydroceles occur more commonly in infants, especially premature infants, but can occur at any age.
What is best treatment for hydrocele in child?
Hydrocele Treatment The doctor can remove a hydrocele in a brief operation called a hydrocelectomy. Your baby will get medicine to numb their body or to put them under completely. Then, a surgeon makes a cut in their scrotum or lower belly. The surgeon then drains the fluid and sews the sac closed.
Is hydrocele serious problem?
A hydrocele typically isn’t dangerous and usually doesn’t affect fertility. But a hydrocele might be associated with an underlying testicular condition that can cause serious complications, including: Infection or tumor. Either might reduce sperm production or function.
At what age is hydrocele expected to resolve?
There are no medications available to treat a hydrocele. A hydrocele usually does not need to be surgically repaired. A hydrocele typically goes away on its own within six to 12 months of age. If the hydrocele does not resolve on its own, then it needs to be surgically repaired to prevent further complications.
Can hydrocele go away on its own?
Simple hydroceles in children often go away without surgery. In adults, hydroceles usually do not go away on their own. If surgery is needed, it is an easy procedure with very good outcomes. After surgery, a hydrocele can sometimes reoccur.
Is hydrocele an emergency?
Contact your provider if you have symptoms of hydrocele. It is important to rule out other causes of a testicular lump. Pain in the scrotum or testicles is an emergency. If you have pain and your scrotum is enlarged, seek medical help right away to prevent the loss of the testicle.
What causes hydrocele in toddlers?
Hydroceles are very common in babies. When babies develop in the womb (uterus), the testicles (testes) move from the tummy (abdomen) to the scrotum. Sometimes the passage which allows this to happen does not close completely. This may then lead to a hydrocele developing.
Will hydrocele go away by itself?
What happens if hydrocele goes untreated?
If a communicating hydrocele does not go away on its own and is not treated, it can lead to an inguinal hernia. In this condition, part of the intestine or intestinal fat pushes through an opening (inguinal canal) in the groin area.
