Patient's question:
My son is a child who gets easily upset. If his mom doesn't hold him, he will cry very hard. Recently, when he cries, his stomach often feels like it's bubbling, and his navel has even protruded out. It feels a bit like infantile umbilical hernia. Hello, what are the symptoms of infantile hernia?Doctor's answer:
Infantile hernia is when there are two weak, pipe-like structures. It usually worsens during crying, but may retract when the child is calm and lying flat. If this occurs, it's necessary to consider visiting a hospital for further examination to determine if it's a hernia. If diagnosed as a hernia, for children under one year old, a hernia belt can be used. For children over one year old who haven't outgrown it, hernia repair surgery is required.