Patient's question:
A 4-month-old and 17-day-old child has a hernia the size of a thumb near the base of the thigh and the penis. What should be done? Today, I took the child to the hospital, and the doctor said it was an indirect inguinal hernia, and prescribed two sets of traditional Chinese medicine. Is it safe for such a young child to take two sets of traditional Chinese medicine?Doctor's answer:
General pediatric inguinal hernias before the age of four may have the possibility of self-healing as the child grows and abdominal wall muscles strengthen. It is recommended to use a hernia belt to compress the protruding hernia. If it has not healed by the age of four, surgical treatment can be considered, such as laparoscopic surgery or tension-free mesh repair. The above advice is for the question "A 3-month-old and 17-day-old child has a small chicken near the base of the thigh," and it is hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!