Patient's question:
Is it serious if a child has a hernia? In the most severe case of a hernia, what symptoms might occur? My baby is now five years old. How should a hernia be treated in a child?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, if the child has an inguinal hernia, it is best to seek timely treatment. Since the inguinal hernia is adjacent to the urinary and reproductive systems, it can affect the normal development of the reproductive system due to the compression of the hernia. This can easily cause great harm to the child's development. If strangulation occurs, it may even lead to organ tissue necrosis and intestinal obstruction. If the child is already five years old, surgical treatment is required.