Patient's question:
My little baby has had a hernia since birth. Experts say these conditions require surgery. I heard from a friend that it's possible to wear a hernia belt and recover well. Please ask the experts if the hernia belt needs to be worn 24 hours a day?Doctor's answer:
The umbilical hernia does not require 24 hours. If the baby has an umbilical hernia, it is best to observe and actively cooperate with treatment in these situations. Do not use some folk remedies or homemade remedies for treatment. Otherwise, it may lead to more serious consequences. The umbilical hernia must be treated completely through surgery. Drink more water, get more rest, and eat less spicy, irritating, and greasy food. It is normal for a small child's umbilical hernia to fall off once a day. Your baby's umbilical hernia has the possibility of self-healing. Nowadays, after the age of one, the possibility of complete self-healing is relatively small. The treatment method can choose to use an umbilical hernia bandage for treatment. If it gradually worsens, it is still necessary to go to the first hospital to choose surgery for observation and treatment.