Overview
Your child’s healthcare provider can diagnose undescended testicles during a physical examination at birth or shortly after birth. If they can’t feel the testicles (impalpable), your child may have undescended testicles.
The provider may refer you to a pediatric urologist. A pediatric urologist is a surgeon who specializes in diseases and conditions that affect the urinary and reproductive systems in children. They may order imaging tests, including a pelvic ultrasound, to help locate the testicles. However, an ultrasound usually isn’t necessary.
Symptoms
When to see a doctor
Complications
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- Heart failure.
- Some types of heart valve disease.
Prevention
- Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
- Don't smoke or use tobacco.
- Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
- Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Reduce and manage stress.
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