Patient's question:
My baby has something that pops out in the scrotal area. The hospital's surgical examination said it's infantile hernia. Why would a child be born with hernia when they are still so young? Are hernias common among infants in the hospital?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in the case you mentioned, pediatric hernia is relatively common. It is one of the most common diseases in pediatric general surgery. Generally, infants under one year old can temporarily avoid surgery. This is because the abdominal muscles of infants and young children can grow and gradually strengthen, and the hernia may disappear on its own. For babies over one year old, if a hernia is detected, surgical treatment is required.