Patient's question:
For a while, I noticed a lump in the baby's groin area. The child often cried, as if feeling unwell. I went to the hospital for a check-up and found it was infantile hernia. The doctor recommended surgery. I'd like to ask, if the surgery is performed, how long will it take to remove the stitches?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the hernia cannot be self-reduced, then it is generally necessary to have surgery. After the surgery, as long as the wound remains dry and heals well, there should be no discomfort in the body. A check-up at the hospital revealed it to be an infantile hernia, and the doctor recommended surgery. I would like to ask that basically there shouldn't be any major issues, and it should be around 7 days post-surgery when the stitches can be removed. The baby should rest more and avoid exertion to prevent affecting the wound's healing.