Patient's question:
A few days ago, my child was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. There was no noticeable lump, but after catching a cold and coughing a few days ago, a lump was found in the right inguinal area. When I went to the hospital for examination, it was diagnosed as an inguinal hernia. My child is two weeks and eight months old. Is surgical treatment necessary? Are there other treatment methods? Does anesthesia affect brain development?Doctor's answer:
Hernias are generally treated with surgical repair to ensure a complete cure. There is no age limit for surgery, and it is best to have the procedure as early as possible to avoid the occurrence of an incarcerated hernia. Surgical repair of the hernia gap remains the best and most effective treatment method. The surgical approach involves pushing the intestines back into the abdominal cavity, directly suturing the abdominal wall gap, or using tissue from the side wall to patch the gap. If it is difficult to secure the repair, artificial mesh is sewn in.