Can a baby have a hernia surgery at 5 months old?

Patient's question:

The doll has been eight months old. Now if she stands up for a long time, the hernia will come down. A cough will also make it come down. As soon as she exerts force, it comes down immediately. Now it's hard for her to get up from the step-a-long because she sits on it. When she learns to walk, the hernia will come down. Eight months have passed, and the hernia surgery is done. Can the doll have hernia surgery at five months?

Doctor's answer:

Hello! Based on the current symptoms and relevant test results, this may be related to pediatric reversible hernia. The main cause of pediatric hernia is congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly due to the failure of the processus vaginalis to close. Umbilical hernia is caused by the failure of the umbilical ring to close in a timely manner. Premature and low birth weight infants are not fully developed at birth. This age group of children can first be treated conservatively with a hernia belt.

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