Is it effective to use coins to treat mild umbilical hernias in babies?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hernia is a common disease in infants and young children. As children grow and develop, their abdominal muscles gradually strengthen, and some patients may heal on their own. It is recommended that children under one year old can be temporarily spared surgery. First, the herniated contents can be pushed back in, then a coin can be placed on the hernia sac to apply pressure. Next, gauze or bandage should be wrapped around the navel from the abdomen to the back in a circular motion, maintaining the coin's position and pressure. This compression should be maintained for half a month to a month, and it can only be released when the umbilical hernia no longer protrudes on its own. I don't know why you can't tie it properly. If this is the case, it is recommended to go to the hospital and have a doctor handle it.

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