Can a mild hernia be left untreated?

Patient's question:

The child of my older sister is now over a month old. Lately, for some reason, they have been constantly crying and screaming. Feeling uneasy, I took them for a check-up, and it was found that they have mild intestinal gas. I would like to ask the experts if mild intestinal gas can be left untreated?

Doctor's answer:

The hernia is quite severe. The hernia we commonly refer to is the inguinal hernia. If the hernia is mild, methods such as the hernia belt can be used for infants under 2 years old. If there is such a condition, after 2 years old, it tends to heal on its own. If you have an inguinal hernia after 2 years old, you should consider surgery. The lower the recurrence rate, the lower the recurrence rate. The hernia sac only needs high ligation. The surgery is relatively simple. Drink more water, rest more, and eat less spicy, irritating, and greasy food.

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