Usman A., 10

A 10 years old child from family of 8, with poor family background. He is the second male child of the family currently squatting with his parents in one single room. They are internally displaced persons from their community due Boko haram insurgency ravaging their community. He is jovial amongst his peers and likes playing with toy. His parent noticed swelling around his left scrotum about 4 years ago. Currently, the child is stable but sometimes feels pain at the site of swelling. His condition requires surgical intervention so as to avert damage to his health. On presentation, the child was evaluated and diagnosed with left Hydrocele.

Saleh is a six year old playful boy from a poor family. He loves to play with his toys and run around with other children. In the future he dreams of becoming a pilot. Saleh was healthy until he was two years old. At that age, he developed a swelling of his scrotum, which was small at first, but has now become larger. He experiences pain and a feeling of heaviness in his scrotum. Saleh was examined and diagnosed with a hydrocele. He underwent successful surgery. and was discharged on 29july,2025. The parent are happy

A person with a hydrocele typically experiences a noticeable bulge or lump in the groin area. This bulge can be painful or uncomfortable, especially when lifting, coughing, or straining. Some individuals might also feel aching or burning sensations around the hernia. In certain cases, the hernia can lead to symptoms like groin pain, a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, and discomfort.