Patient's question:
Hello everyone, my daughter is 5 years old. The baby always cries and screams uncontrollably. When we went to the local regular hospital for check-ups, it was found to be a hernia. The doctor recommended immediate surgery. Is it necessary to have surgery for a hernia? Do I have to be fully anesthetized? Can I have local anesthesia instead? Will general anesthesia affect intellectual development? Is pediatric hernia definitely surgery?Doctor's answer:
After the age of 2, hernias cannot heal on their own. If conservative treatment is ineffective after diagnosis, surgical treatment is required. It is recommended to visit a general surgery department in a county hospital for examination and diagnosis, followed by early surgical treatment. General anesthesia is needed, and it generally does not affect intelligence. If a child's hernia recurs frequently or if there are any complications, surgical treatment is necessary. If the child is too young and uncooperative, general anesthesia is usually required. Therefore, in your case, it is best to take your child to a local regular hospital or institution's surgical department for examination. The doctor can then conduct a physical examination and provide treatment based on the specific situation.