What should I do if my newborn baby has scrotal swelling?

If a newborn baby shows physical abnormalities, it is necessary to take timely treatment to ensure physical health and avoid dangerous situations for the baby due to abnormal problems, which will threaten the baby's physical health. So what should we do if the newborn baby's scrotum is enlarged? Let me introduce this issue to you below.

If the baby only has hydrocele, and the amount of hydrocele is not large, you can wait for it to heal naturally in the future. If it is a hernia, the mother should observe closely and seek medical attention in time if necessary to avoid adverse consequences. However, mothers often don’t know what causes the baby’s scrotal lumps. In fact, this is not too difficult. As long as light is transmitted, they can be distinguished. The method is to roll a piece of cardboard into a paper tube, cover the lower end of the paper tube on the lump, then use a flashlight to illuminate the other side of the lump, and then observe through the upper end of the paper tube. If the lump appears red and translucent, it is a hydrocele. If it is opaque, it is not a hydrocele and the most common condition is a hernia. Reminder: For babies with hernia, more attention should be paid to whether hernia incarceration occurs. Generally speaking, when hernia incarceration occurs, the baby will cry violently and it will be difficult to stop. If it lasts for a long time, vomiting, bloody stools, etc. may also occur.

Then, take your baby to see a doctor immediately. Do not rely on luck and expect the swelling in the scrotum to disappear on its own, and do not squeeze the swollen scrotum with your hands at will.

If your baby has hydrocele, there is no need to rush to surgical treatment when the fluid accumulation is not large, because most of the

Since only a very small number of babies can gradually heal their hernias as they grow and mature, no matter what type of hernia it is, it needs to be treated in the hospital. However, there is no medical treatment for hernias, and surgery is usually necessary to cure them. Generally speaking, surgical treatment for pediatric hernia is safe, effective, simple and quick. At present, the medical attitude towards the treatment of pediatric hernia is that if the baby is over 1 year old, surgery should be performed as soon as possible, and it is most appropriate to perform surgery between 8 months and 1 year old, and it is best not to exceed 2 years old. Because surgery at this stage is less difficult, has a good prognosis, and allows for quick recovery. After the baby has undergone surgery, he should try to lie flat in bed within a week. In addition, he should avoid strenuous activities, crying, constipation, etc. within 3 months, and should also actively prevent colds and coughs.

The above is my opinion on this issue. If the child has the above problems, timely treatment is needed to ensure the child’s physical health and avoid dangerous situations caused by the above problems. Finally, I wish the child a speedy recovery and get rid of the torture of the disease.