Sunday O., 9

Sunday is a 9-year-old boy from Ijebu North-East in Ogun state, Nigeria. He has a medical condition called Hydrocele, where fluid builds up around his testicle, causing his scrotum to swell. He needs urgent surgery because if it's not treated soon, the swelling will get bigger and might turn into an emergency. Sunday's parents have tried treating him with local herbs, but it hasn't helped. They don't have enough money to pay for his medical treatment, so they are looking for help to get him the surgery he needs to live a normal life.

Sunday was diagnosed with hydrocele, admitted for treatment in January 2024, and had hydrocelectomy surgery. The surgery went well, and Sunday went home after a few days of rest to recover.

The persistent presence of a hydrocele can cause ongoing discomfort, heaviness, or a feeling of fullness in the scrotum. Although hydroceles are not typically associated with infections, untreated ones may become prone to infections, which can result in pain and complications. Larger hydroceles can interfere with activities like walking or participating in sports due to the added weight and size of the swollen scrotum. Surgical removal of the hydrocele sac is the most effective and permanent treatment for hydrocele. It is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under local or general anesthesia. The surgeon makes a small incision in the scrotum, drains the fluid, and removes the sac.