Patient's question:
Girl child, born weighing 4.3 pounds, had a hernia, which was not detected again after the age of two. This year, her hands and feet are cold and have frostbite. Yesterday while taking a bath, a thumb-sized protrusion was found on the left side of her lower abdomen! She has normal height but is thin and frail! How should she be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, I'm glad to help you with your question: A hernia is caused by local skin weakness, leading to the protrusion and entrapment of abdominal organs. This is a congenital disease, and for a complete treatment, surgical intervention is required. If there is a protrusion, a hernia belt can be used, or manual reduction can be performed. If it can be reduced, the problem is generally not serious and will not cause strangulation. It is possible to wait until the child is older for surgical treatment.