Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently, and no matter how we try to comfort them, it doesn't help. Later, we noticed a large lump in the child's lower abdomen. After going to the hospital for a check-up, we found out it was an inguinal hernia. Since the child is too young, we don't know how to treat it. How much does an inguinal hernia cost?Doctor's answer:
Hello, inguinal hernia is common in children. Generally, it can be treated conservatively before the age of two and a half, and some can be cured. However, a large portion requires surgical treatment. A hernia, also known as a "scrotal hernia," is a bulge formed when abdominal organs move from their normal position through an opening or weak point in the abdominal wall. It is usually caused by sudden increases in abdominal pressure due to factors such as coughing, constipation, anger, heavy physical labor, or difficulty urinating, which then break through the hernia ring and peritoneum. In children, it is often triggered by crying.