Patient's question:
Child of my friend. Recently not feeling well, seems to have infantile inguinal hernia. Often cries and fusses in the middle of the night. She wants me to understand. How to deal with the crying and fussing in the middle of the night due to infantile inguinal hernia?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric hernia is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgery and hernia surgery, mainly including congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. A diet containing fiber is usually necessary for preventing constipation. Children under 1 year old are treated conservatively, while those over 1 year old undergo surgical treatment. Pediatric hernia can be surgically treated, but it may occasionally recur after surgery. If a child cries excessively and the hernia cannot be retracted, it may indicate an inguinal hernia strangulation, and emergency medical attention should be sought immediately.