Patient's question:
Hello everyone, my son is now two years old. I didn't know before that there were any things I did wrong during pregnancy, but the child always feels uncomfortable in the genital area when crying. I would like to ask the doctor if it could be a hernia?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms you mentioned are very likely to be an inguinal hernia. When the child cries, intra-abdominal pressure tends to rise. If the intestinal tube falls through the inguinal canal into the scrotum, it will form a lump. After the child stops crying or an adult gently presses the lump, the intestinal tube will be pushed back into the abdominal cavity. If the lump disappears, it is recommended to start with conservative treatment, which can involve using a hernia truss or hernia belt for a period of time. As the child grows older, the hernia opening may close. If an inguinal hernia occurs again and cannot be reduced, surgical treatment is necessary.