Patient's question:
It has been noticed that there is an intermittent, variable-sized lump in the child's abdomen recently. The elders at home say the child might have an inguinal hernia, but it's not advisable to jump to conclusions. I would like to ask, what are the symptoms of a hernia in children?Doctor's answer:
The groin area or umbilicus may sometimes lack a lump. When standing and crying cause an increase in intra-abdominal pressure, the lump may appear or become larger. However, after lying down early or stopping crying, the lump disappears. Parents often take their children to the doctor because they notice a small lump in the groin. The lump appears or becomes larger when standing or crying, which increases intra-abdominal pressure. After lying down early or stopping crying, the lump often disappears on its own or with manual pressure.