Patient's question:
My child has had a hernia since they were young, but we never had them treated for it. I heard that pediatric hernias can lead to incarceration, which could be dangerous for the child's life. What is the probability of incarceration in pediatric hernias?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the situation you inquired about, the baby is currently 2 years old. Generally, if a hernia has not healed on its own by the age of two, surgical treatment should be considered. In some children, after developing a hernia, it may become incarcerated during severe crying, straining, or other triggering factors, but the probability of hernia incarceration is relatively low. It is recommended to take the baby to a local top-tier children's hospital surgical department for early consultation and active treatment to avoid the occurrence of hernia incarceration.