Patient's question:
Our little child just turned four months old. Near the base of the scrotum, there has been a small protrusion the size of a little finger for some time, but it disappears after a while. Sometimes, both sides are symmetrical with such protrusions. Is this a symptom of hernia?Doctor's answer:
Hernia refers to the displacement of human tissue or organs from their normal anatomical position. It is a disease where the tissues or organs enter abnormal positions through congenital openings or acquired defects. Taking inguinal as an example. The main clinical manifestations of inguinal are that the patient may have a lump in the inguinal area when active or standing. When the patient rests or lies flat, most of the tumors can return to the abdominal cavity. When the lump protrudes, it may be accompanied by mild pain or a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen.