Patient's question:
My child has been experiencing some abdominal pain recently, especially when crying. The left side is particularly swollen, and he seems to strain a lot with everything he does, getting easily bloated. The family is very worried and went to the nearby hospital for a check-up. The doctor told me it's a pediatric hernia. How is the treatment for pediatric hernia?Doctor's answer:
Hello, a hernia is caused by localized skin weakness, leading to the protrusion and entrapment of abdominal organs. This is a congenital condition, and for a complete treatment, surgical intervention is required. If there is protrusion, a hernia belt can be used, or manual reduction can be performed. Generally, if it can be reduced, the condition is not serious and will not cause strangulation. It is advisable to wait until the child is older to undergo surgical treatment.