Patient's question:
My dear son often complains of stomach pain these days. At first, I thought it was caused by eating something unclean. Later, I noticed a protrusion in his abdomen. I would like to consult about the methods for checking for intestinal hernia in young children.Doctor's answer:
According to the description, this may be related to inguinal. It is a congenital disease. It is caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close during the descent of the testis in the embryonic period. For children with a history of inguinal swelling, and children who do not have a temporary swelling in the inguinal area, they can be stimulated to cry or increase abdominal pressure. Older children can be made to cough, hold their breath, feel bloated, run, jump, etc. before the examination, so as to discover the lump and make a clear diagnosis.