Patient's question:
My child has a hernia and wants to undergo surgery, but my child is only eight months old, which is too young. I'm not quite sure what to do, and I'm very anxious right now. I would like to ask if an eight-month-old child can have a hernia repair surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the baby has a hernia, surgical treatment is required. It is recommended to undergo surgery after the age of one year. Currently, it is advised to avoid the baby crying for long periods. If the hernia cannot be reduced, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the hernia is not strangulated, manual reduction can be performed, while also ensuring the patient gets adequate rest and avoids coughing. Conservative treatment with a hernia truss can be adopted based on the patient's condition. Generally, after treatment, if the baby cries less and avoids activities that increase abdominal pressure, healing should proceed as expected. If complete recovery cannot be achieved after several months, surgical treatment can be considered.