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3 year old boy diagnose Hydrocele
Hello Sir.,
My 3 year old boy diagnose mild hydrocele . No hernia . Pediatrician refers us to surgeon. We are going today evening . I just want to know is surgery is the only treatment for it or medication is also there.
And can I wait for 1 or 2 years for surgery when by boy become older
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Consult Pediatric Surgeon for Herniotomy
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Usually 3 years is too late for conservative management.
So most likely a survey will be required .
However no medication are available to treat this condition.
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Watch for any complication like Hernia and strangulation.
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