Patient's question:
Tonight, he suddenly burst into tears and cried for several hours. Later, when changing his diaper, we noticed a lump there. We suspect it might be an inguinal hernia. We took him to the hospital, and they pushed it back in. I searched online and found that it should be an inguinal hernia. What should I do for my son in this situation? How should it be treated? What can we do for him? Can it be cured with medication? The doctor said that if it's severe, surgery is required, which costs tens of thousands of dollars. Why is it so expensive? Besides, will this condition improve on its own? If it recurs persistently, will there be any risks or complications? I'm so worried.Doctor's answer:
Hello, a hernia occurs when abdominal organs or tissues protrude through weak points or scars in the abdominal wall into the surface of the body cavity, known as an inguinal hernia. A child's weak abdominal wall tissue can lead to high intra-abdominal pressure due to loud crying, which may result in the recurrence of a hernia. It is important to closely monitor the child's general condition for any other abnormalities. In addition to treatment, maintaining a positive mood in daily life is very helpful for recovery from the disease.