Patient's question:
The baby was found to have a hernia at four months, but it was not treated and it hasn't dropped recently. It keeps dropping, what could be the reason? Is it because it's cold?Doctor's answer:
Infantile hernia, also known as inguinal, is a common childhood disease. The cause is related to the congenital failure of the processus vaginalis to close. The main symptom is a lump in the groin, which may even protrude into the scrotum. The self-healing rate of this condition is low, and surgical treatment is often required. If there is still a reducible lump in the groin area after one year, it indicates that the hernia itself is not healing, and the possibility of spontaneous healing after one year is very low. The longer the duration, the higher the risk of more incarceration or testicular development issues. Therefore, in such cases, it is recommended to undergo surgical treatment promptly.