Patient's question:
The child came down this morning with a sore throat, cough, and nasal congestion. Can they have the pediatric hernia surgery under these conditions? I was originally planning to book the surgery for these days, but last time when I booked, they said the child couldn't have the surgery because of uncontrolled rhinitis. Now, with a cold, can the surgery still be performed?Doctor's answer:
The child currently has a cold, and surgery is generally not recommended at this stage because the immune system is relatively weak. However, if the baby's hernia surgery has reappeared with an incarcerated condition, early surgical treatment is necessary, along with medication to address the symptoms post-surgery. It is recommended to follow the advice of local doctors. Additionally, appropriate antiviral medications should be used for the cold. It is important to ensure the child drinks plenty of fluids and gets adequate rest.