Patient's question:
The child was recently diagnosed with a hernia a few days ago. It hasn't had much impact on the child yet. However, I don't want to have surgery for the child. I also want to try it now. I really want to know if the hernia will affect the child?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Pediatric hernia mainly includes two types: congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. The main cause of pediatric hernia is congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly due to the failure of the processus vaginalis to close. Umbilical hernia is caused by the inability of the umbilical ring to close promptly. Premature infants and low birth weight infants are affected due to incomplete growth and development at birth. At this age, children can first receive conservative treatment. If they are over one year old and the hernia has healed, surgical treatment has almost no impact on their growth and development.