Patient's question:
A lump is protruding at the very bottom of the left abdomen. It's about the size of a half-cooked egg. The expert immediately identified it as a hernia and recommended surgical treatment, stating that there is no medication to cure it. Your condition was quite good before this. Could you please tell me if the hernia is on the left or the right side?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Pediatric small intestinal hernia. It is mainly caused by congenital factors such as weak abdominal wall and increased intra-abdominal pressure. Infants under one year old may have the possibility of self-healing. After one year, surgical treatment is most needed. Pediatric small intestinal hernia may be on the left side. It may also be on the right side. There is no difference between the left and right sides. If conservative treatment is ineffective, it is recommended to go to the hospital for surgical repair. Drink more water. Rest more. Eat less spicy, irritating, and greasy food.