Patient's question:
My son is five years old. On July 1, I noticed a lump in his right groin. When I pressed the lump, my child said it didn't hurt. The local hospital initially diagnosed it as pediatric hernia, which can be pushed back. How should I treat my child's condition?Doctor's answer:
Children have congenital hernias and acquired hernias. The fundamental reason for congenital hernias is incomplete closure. When a child cries or becomes irritable, abdominal pressure increases, and the small intestine's parts protrude under the skin, forming a hernia. Most children's hernias do not heal naturally. Very few children have hernia symptoms that are mild. Only a small number of hernias that appear every 20 months can heal naturally. Generally, children's hernias require treatment. Surgical treatment is the best option.