Plabon R., 1

Plabon Roy is a 1.5-year-old boy whose father, Proshanto Chandro Roy (37), works as a day labourer and earns approximately BDT 6,000 (around USD 49) per month. The family has no permanent home and struggles to meet their basic needs, making it difficult to afford Plabon’s medical treatment. He has been suffering from right-sided scrotal swelling for one year, along with intermittent fever, pain, difficulty walking, and discomfort while sitting, and previous treatment at a government hospital did not improve his condition. After further evaluation at New Evercare Hospital & Diagnostic, he was diagnosed with right-sided hydrocele and advised further treatment. Without appropriate treatment, the swelling and associated symptoms may persist or worsen, affecting his mobility and daily activities.

The recommended treatment is hydrocelectomy to remove the accumulated fluid and help prevent potential complications. With timely surgery and proper medical care, Plabon Roy is expected to recover well and return to his normal activities. However, if left untreated, a congenital hydrocele may lead to complications such as inguinal herniation, strangulation, scrotal discomfort or pressure, an increased risk of testicular torsion, pyocele formation, and, in severe or prolonged cases, testicular atrophy.