How to care for a newborn hernia?

Patient's question:

Okay, here is the translation following your instructions:
Feeling is okay, feeding is okay too. Sleep is irregular, sometimes long, sometimes short. Stool frequency varies, sometimes several times a day. Urination is frequent and excessive. Weight is lighter than at birth. There's a hernia in the groin area. Due to improper feeding and prolonged crying, additional (powdered milk) was given.
So, how should newborn hernias be cared for?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, the nursing methods include:
(1) Avoid and minimize crying, coughing, and constipation as much as possible.
(2) Pay attention to rest. If a fall occurs, you can massage the area and gently push it back into the abdominal cavity.
(3) Minimize running and prolonged standing, and prioritize rest.
(4) Appropriately increase nutrition and consume foods with tonic effects, such as yam, broad beans, chicken, fish, meat, and eggs.
(5) Older children should engage in appropriate exercise to improve their physical fitness.

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