Patient's question:
A child is born and discovers a lump on their stomach, especially when they cry, the lump gets bigger, and they are very worried. Taking time off, they go to a hospital for a check-up. The doctor informs them it is a hernia. I would like to know what is meant by a hernia?Doctor's answer:
Opening the small intestine is a hernia surgery. A hernia refers to the displacement of internal organs or tissues from their normal anatomical position. It occurs through congenital or acquired weaknesses, defects, or openings into another area. The main symptoms are pain and a lump in the affected area. Ultrasound can provide a clear diagnosis. If not treated promptly, hernias may gradually increase in number, symptoms may worsen, and even incarceration or strangulation may threaten the patient's life. Therefore, surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible.