Patient's question:
The baby's navel has been swollen for two months without much attention. Now, at two months old, today I noticed bumps at the inner thighs. The bumps swell when the baby strains and can be pushed back in. Someone said it might be an inguinal hernia. How should an inguinal hernia be treated in a two-month-old girl?Doctor's answer:
According to the description, a two-month-old infant has discovered a mass on the lateral groin, which can be resolved. This may be related to inguinal in children. It is an active hernia. This is mainly due to the failure of the obliteration of the processus vaginalis during the descent of the testes in the embryonic period. It can occur in the neonatal period and is a congenital disease. Children of this age can first be treated conservatively with a hernia belt. Children can now be treated with a small intestine balloon. If they have not recovered by the time they are 3 years old, they will need surgical treatment. The infant cannot undergo surgery temporarily. However, close observation should be conducted. If the hernia is significant, it should be repaired promptly. Under the guidance of a doctor, using a cotton band or gauze to compress the groin can not only prevent the hernia from becoming significant again but also strengthen the abdominal wall to support the developing abdominal muscles.