Question
A 1-year-and-7-month-old baby has the right testicle retracting occasionally, and there is some hardness around the bladder area. The child occasionally complains of discomfort. Five months ago, the baby had acute epididymitis. Is this a sign of cryptorchidism, and is surgical treatment necessary?
Answer
Based on your description, if the testicle fails to descend into the scrotum consistently, surgical treatment may be required. However, if the retraction occurs only occasionally or for short periods, it may not indicate a pathological issue.