Patient's question:
My child was born with a hernia, and it's very noticeable when they cry. I heard that if it's not treated in time, it can cause significant harm later on. When is the best time for a child to have hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Pediatric inguinal hernia is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgery and hernia surgery, mainly including congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. The main factors causing pediatric hernia are congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close, while umbilical hernia occurs due to the inability of the umbilical ring to shrink and close in a timely manner, often in premature and low-birth-weight infants due to incomplete growth and development at birth. Based on the current situation, this is considered a reducible hernia, and conservative treatment with a hernia belt can be used first.