Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I have noticed that my child has a hernia in the past two days and would like to consult. How should a hernia be treated if it is discovered in a two-year-old child?Doctor's answer:
Hernia is a common pediatric surgical condition. Generally, conservative treatment is adopted for infants and young children, as the symptoms may disappear with physical growth and development during the preschool years. In most cases, treatment is not provided before the age of 2. If the hernia has not resolved on its own by age 2, surgical treatment may be necessary. It may resolve on its own before the age of 2. However, if it re-enters at any time, emergency surgery is required. Patients face urological interference, and we should actively take treatment measures and not avoid seeking medical attention. If urological conditions do not improve with treatment, the treatment plan should be adjusted promptly.