What to do if the newborn has scrotal effusion

The health of every child is what parents worry about the most. Especially when a newborn is born, there are always various symptoms. Among them, scrotal effusion in the newborn is a symptom that many male babies often encounter. This often makes parents particularly worried, fearing that it will affect the child’s future physical and mental health. In fact, scrotal effusion in some newborns is also a normal phenomenon. As the fetus grows and develops, it will gradually disappear. So what should we do about scrotal effusion in newborns? Let’s find out together.

What to do if the newborn has scrotal effusion

Hydrocele in newborn babies usually disappears on its own before the age of two, so there is no need to rush for treatment. If it does not disappear after two years of age. Then perform puncture and fluid extraction. Most cases do not recur after aspiration.

If the above options do not cure the disease, other treatment options may be considered. Miao medicine believes that kidney deficiency will lead to poor qi transformation and internal retention of water and dampness. When the spleen is weak and the liver is depressed, the meridians will be blocked, and water and dampness will flow down and gather in the anterior genitals. This disease will occur when the three organs are weak. Trauma and infection can easily cause blood stasis and blockage of collaterals, and water retention can also lead to this disease.

5. Things to note

Hydrocele in children is a cystic mass in the scrotum. A small amount of fluid accumulation may not cause discomfort and is often discovered during physical examinations. When the amount of fluid accumulation is large, it can cause dull pain in the scrotum and a feeling of pulling on the spermatic cord; in the early fetus, the testicles are behind the peritoneum, and from July to September, they descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum, and the peritoneum attached to the testicles also descends to form the peritoneal processus vaginalis. After birth, the processus vaginalis of the entire spermatic cord from the internal ring to the testis gradually atrophies and retracts. The processus vaginalis of the testis forms the sac-like tunica vaginalis proper of the testis. There is only a small amount of serous fluid in the normal tunica vaginalis cavity. When the secretion and absorption functions of the tunica vaginalis lose balance, hydrocele may occur.

The above is an introduction to what to do if a newborn has scrotal fluid accumulation. After understanding it, we know that such symptoms should be taken seriously by parents, and they should consult a doctor in time. In addition, the care of the newborn is also crucial. We must observe the baby more often, and if the baby cries, he must be checked and treated.