Patient's question:
My little baby just got born and whenever she cries, I noticed that her thighs are swollen on both sides, with the left side being more prominent. Whenever she cries or strains, that hard lump becomes more noticeable. The doctor said it's colic. I want to know how babies can get colic?Doctor's answer:
Infantile inguinal hernia refers to inguinal hernia, which is caused by the weakness of the muscle layer in the inguinal region of children, prolonged crying, and increased intra-abdominal pressure. The abdominal organs form an outward protrusion through the inguinal canal. Your child should be examined and treated promptly at a regular public hospital. Reasonable feeding, timely food supplementation, and avoiding crying are important. Infant hernias are typically of two types: congenital and acquired, mainly including congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. Swelling on both thighs of newborns is mainly due to congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is primarily caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close. This requires surgical treatment, and most patients can fully recover after surgery.