Question
When a two-month-old baby kicks vigorously, their right testicle swells up, but it quickly disappears when they stop exerting. The left side is normal. What could this be? Is it a hernia? I didn’t notice it when they were crying.
Answer
Based on the symptoms you’ve described, pediatric hernia could be considered. The root cause is the failure of the inguinal canal to close in time; the inguinal canal forms due to the descent of the testicle or round ligament of the uterus, and it typically closes within one year after birth. It is advised to avoid situations that cause increased abdominal pressure such as excessive crying, constipation, and coughing, as these can also help reduce the incidence rate. Pay attention to keeping the baby warm and preventing colds.