Patient's question:
My child just turned 14 months old and has recently been diagnosed with congenital inguinal hernia. The child tends to cry easily, and the hernia appears when they cry, but it can be pushed back in with their hands. How should this condition be treated? What should we do now?Doctor's answer:
Infant hernia is common in boys. It refers to the protrusion of the fetal inguinal mass into the scrotal area. For children under one year old, conservative treatment can be initially administered to hernia patients, such as using a hernia belt, to observe whether spontaneous healing can be achieved. If the hernia does not improve by the age of one, early surgical intervention should be considered. Additional query: Frequency of follow-up. It is recommended to first take the child with hernia for conservative treatment, as the child is very young or needs to be observed for a period of time. It is essential to do everything possible to avoid crying episodes in the child. Typically, hernia in children under two years old will resolve on its own. If the condition does not improve, you can take the child to the hospital for treatment.