Patient's question:
My baby has a hernia. It gets worse when he cries. We don't dare to manage him too much, worried that this will make him more stubborn. Moreover, we are concerned that this condition is difficult to treat. We want to have surgery done on him while he is young. How is small intestine hernia surgery performed?Doctor's answer:
Your baby has a hernia, which is caused by the congenital underdevelopment of the inguinal canal. This is not a problem, as the child is still in the process of growth and development. When the child cries, the lump may shrink, and when they are in deep sleep, the lump may enlarge or disappear. Before the age of five or eighteen (whichever is earlier), if there is no recurrence of incarceration or if the lump cannot be reduced, surgery is generally not performed. If the child can heal on its own, it is best not to undergo surgery.