DS will be 5 years in January. I noticed last week that his scrotum was a strange shape - a bit elongated - and then had a closer look and was concerned as it was swollen and one testicle was huge. Seen the GP now and he has a hydrocele. The GP was going to send a referral - marked urgent - for an ultrasound and then an operation to drain it - more than likely just a day case op. Just wondering if anyone else's DS has had this, particularly at a similar age...? Any ideas what causes it to happen?? Also wondering how long we might be waiting for this referral to get through and for appointments to be made...? What was the drainage procedure and recovery like for you DS? MPD
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