Patient's question:
My child is now six months old. When he's idle, he loves to cry. The left side of his scrotum has appeared slightly larger than the right side in the past two days. I took him to the doctor, who said it's a hernia. Could you please tell me what causes infant hernia and how to treat it well?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is a pleasure to serve you. A hernia in children is a common condition. Older children may choose surgery, but currently, the main approach is to avoid straining the child and increasing abdominal pressure, rather than focusing on the enlargement of the hernia sac. A dangerous situation is when the hernia sac becomes incarcerated and cannot return, which may lead to small intestinal necrosis. Prevention is key. If incarceration occurs, seek emergency medical attention. Avoid excessive crying in the baby as much as possible, offer more fluids to the child, and maintain regular bowel movements.