Patient's question:
My young nephew is very cute, but yesterday I noticed that when he cries after taking a bath, his navel protrudes slightly, which looks a bit strange. I asked his mother, and she didn't know what was going on either. I think he might have an inguinal hernia. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
For hernia, the main treatment method is to decide on surgery. Children under two years old may have the possibility of self-healing, but this also depends on the severity. Appropriate manual reduction can be performed, followed by the use of a hernia belt for local fixation to prevent excessive crying, straining during bowel movements, or intense physical activity, etc. If conservative treatment is ineffective or there is rapid growth in a short period, it is necessary to decide on surgery as soon as possible.