Patient's question:
My baby is now two years old. At such a young age, he got an inguinal hernia. There's a big lump in his lower abdomen. After all, he's still small, and I'm afraid he can't handle surgery. But over time, it's not possible. The doctor said it's still necessary to have surgery. Can a two-year-old child undergo pediatric hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the baby has a hernia, which is due to the underdeveloped intestines. If the baby is under two years old, conservative treatment can be temporarily used, such as wearing a hernia belt. If conservative treatment is ineffective and the baby is over two years old, surgical treatment is required. The surgery requires general anesthesia, and the baby will be in a drowsy state, so the baby can tolerate it. Pay attention to avoiding excessive crying or fussing by the baby, as it can increase abdominal pressure and worsen the hernia.