Patient's question:
A child has an inguinal hernia, which tends to recur easily when crying, but it is generally not a problem if it does not recur. The child is considering surgery, but is afraid of the risks due to their young age, and has been hesitant to proceed. If the hernia does not recur, can the child be treated without surgery?Doctor's answer:
If the child is already two years old, then a hernia definitely needs surgical treatment, because a hernia is mainly due to poor development and growth of the abdominal wall muscles. In this case, when the child cries or holds their breath due to constipation, the intestines may be prone to falling out from this area. Therefore, treatment is necessary, and the only option is surgical repair of the abdominal wall muscles.If it is recommended that your child's condition definitely needs surgical treatment, otherwise it may recur in the future. There is nothing else.
For male patients, in addition to immediate treatment, patients also need to pay attention to maintaining a good mood in daily life. A positive mood is very helpful for the complete recovery of the disease.