Patient's question:
Doctor, I have been working outside, and my one-year-old son is being taken care of at home by my grandmother. Today, she called me and said that the baby might have an inguinal hernia. Here, I would like to ask the doctor a few questions: Is it necessary to treat pediatric hernias? If treatment is needed, what precautions should be taken?Doctor's answer:
Hernia in children is generally not treated before the age of two, as it may heal on its own. If it severely interferes with survival, it is better to undergo surgery for treatment. It is advisable to go to the hospital for a careful examination with color Doppler ultrasound to assess the specific condition. After surgical treatment, most children can recover completely. There is no need to worry too much as it can return to normal. It is essential to maintain a light diet, regulate physical and mental health, and keep personal hygiene to avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.