Patient's question:
My little baby just got born and whenever she cries, it's discovered that there are bulges on both sides of her thighs, on the left side. Whenever she cries or strains, that hard lump swells up. The doctor said it's colic. I'd like to know how could a baby have colic?Doctor's answer:
Infantile inguinal hernia refers to inguinal hernia. It is caused by the weakness of the muscle layer in the inguinal region of children, prolonged crying, and increased intra-abdominal pressure. The abdominal organs are formed by protruding outward through the inguinal canal. Your child should be examined and treated promptly at a regular public hospital. Reasonable feeding, timely food supplementation, and avoiding crying are important. Infant hernias are usually of two types: congenital and acquired. This mainly includes congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. Newborns have bulges on both thighs, which are mainly due to congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close, which requires surgical treatment. Most children can recover completely after surgery.