Patient's question:
My aunt's family son told them when he first came into the world that the baby had a hernia. But when they took the baby for treatment, they found that many other babies also had this condition. What is a hernia?Doctor's answer:
Infant hernia refers to a reducible mass in the inguinal region or umbilical region. A repeatable mass refers to a soft mass that can be palpated on the surface of the body when the child moves, cries, and has difficulty defecating. However, when the child lies flat, the mass naturally disappears, which is often referred to as infant hernia. In some regions, infant hernia is called "gas drum egg," meaning the child has hernia. Wishing your baby good health.