Patient's question:
The child in my sister's family was diagnosed with a hernia recently, and everyone in the family is very worried. They are considering using moxibustion as a treatment method. I would like to ask if moxibustion is effective for pediatric hernias?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric inguinal hernia is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgery and hernia surgery, mainly including congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. A diet rich in fiber is recommended to prevent constipation. Children under one year old are treated conservatively, while those over one year old undergo surgical treatment. Pediatric inguinal hernia can be treated surgically, but there may be occasional recurrences after surgery. If a child cries incessantly and the hernia lump cannot retract, it may indicate an inguinal hernia strangulation, and emergency medical attention should be sought immediately. Moxibustion has little effect.