Patient's question:
My younger sister has recently given birth to a little baby. The baby has been crying non-stop, which is causing her great concern. Moreover, the baby is not eating milk. She suspects the baby might have colic and is very worried. She wants to ask if colic in infants is serious.Doctor's answer:
The infant's hernia is not severe. It is a relatively common disease in infants. It is mainly caused by poor development of the abdominal wall muscles in infants. There is often a reducible lump in the groin area. Someone suggested that we should not observe or handle these cases ourselves. We should go to the general surgery department of the hospital as soon as possible to check. Further tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis. If it is mild, conservative treatment can be adopted.