Question
Currently, can you give me a detailed answer to this question? My child is 40 days old, and has been passing yellow, loose stools since birth, about four to five times a day. The stool contains clear water. Is this normal? Also, the child’s belly is a bit hard, what’s going on?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, it may be due to hydrocele. This condition can generally be diagnosed through a transillumination test or ultrasound. It is related to the baby’s congenital development and usually has the possibility of self-healing. For hydroceles that are not extremely large, they have little impact on the child and can be observed until around the age of 2. If it does not recover normally, consider surgical treatment. If the hydrocele is very large, it can affect the testicular development of the child, and it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. This simple surgery can be performed in most hospitals.