Question
During the postpartum 42-day check-up, it was found that the baby’s genitals have scrotal hydrops. After nearly a week of observation, the amount of fluid seems to have not decreased. How long does it usually take for scrotal hydrops to be completely absorbed on its own? Is this a disease, and does it require medication for treatment?
Answer
Firstly, scrotal hydrops is indeed a condition. It refers to an excessive amount of fluid in the tunica vaginalis around the testicles, causing the appearance of the scrotum to gradually enlarge, sometimes feeling soft and sometimes slightly firm, with patients possibly experiencing a sense of descent. The types of scrotal hydrops are related to inguinal hernia closure, with the most common being testicular tunica vaginalis hydrops, followed by spermatic tunica vaginalis hydrops, and mixed and communicating tunica vaginalis hydrops. The causes of scrotal hydrops can be divided into primary and secondary, with primary causes being unknown and secondary ones possibly related to chronic trauma and inflammation. Regarding the healing time of scrotal hydrops through self-healing, this depends on individual differences…