My little baby boy is one year old and suffering from hydrocele. There is no pain in this and swelling does not increase. When should I take him to operate because doctor said for minor surgery? At which age it would be good for him ? Should I go for his operation just after one year or should I wait to recover by itself ? because doctor also confirmed that may after two or three years it become normal but they are not sure they basically refer for surgery what should I do?

Hi, Hydrocele generally becomes fine after a year or so in babies. If your baby has no pain and the swelling is also not increasing I guess you should wait for a while, as why to get the baby go under the knife if it is not causing any problem as such. Apart from surgery you can also ask the doctor about the Needle Aspiration. In this, a needle is inserted in the sac to draw out the fluid, and amy be an antibiotic may be inserted in it to prevent the sac from filling again. But check with the doctor if both can be avoided if there is a probability of hydrocele getting fine on its own. Consider taking second opinion too.

since you mentioned there is no pain or swelling and your baby does not seem to be in any discomfort, i would suggest it is best to wait. more than the procedure itself, your baby will be in discomfort staying at the hospital. in most cases, there is no treatment required if it does not swell or cause pain. in some cases, it also gets cured on its own. your baby's doctor will be the best judge to suggest further course of action. http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/tc/hydrocele-topic-overview

Hey, First of all, do not worry. Hydrocele is an easily treatable problem. Plus they are most common in babies, and also disappear on their own. You need to worry only if it pains and swelling increases, which is not in the case of your baby. I suggest take an opinion of another doctor whether surgery is really required or not. Please go through the links below, hope it will help you. http://www.healthline.com/health/hydrocele#Overview1 http://patient.info/in/health/hydrocele-in-children

it mostly gets fine sometime around the first year, and if there is no swelling or pain i think you should not be worried as of now. just keep a watch and get your baby checked regularly.

As long as there is no pain and swelling, I'll wait it out, observe and monitor closely.