Patient's question:
My little baby is now two years old and has developed a hernia. What should I do? This situation is suitable for, should I have surgery now or wait until the baby is a bit older to see? How to deal with a hernia in a two-year-old child?Doctor's answer:
Hello friend! Pediatric hernia mainly includes two types: congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. The main cause of pediatric hernia is congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close, while umbilical hernia is due to the inability of the umbilical ring to close promptly. Premature infants and low birth weight infants are prone to hernia due to incomplete growth and development at birth. For a two-year-old child with an inguinal, surgical treatment is recommended.