Patient's question:
My child has been experiencing a large lump in the groin area whenever they cry recently. I took the time to visit a hospital for a check-up, and the doctor who saw me said they have developed pediatric inguinal hernia. He mentioned that conservative treatment is recommended now. I would like to ask if conservative treatment for pediatric inguinal hernia is effective?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your introduction, pediatric hernia is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgery and hernia surgery, mainly including congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. Congenital factors are the main cause of pediatric hernia. Inguinal hernia is mainly caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close. According to the symptoms of inguinal in infants under one year old, as the abdominal wall grows and develops, its strength increases, it can heal on its own. If it does not heal on its own at one year old, the possibility of spontaneous healing is very small. Surgical treatment is recommended. General conservative treatment is possible.