Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my son is 7 years old. A few days ago, while giving him a bath, I noticed a lump on his testicles. However, when I wanted to examine it carefully, it was gone. My friend told me it might be a hernia and that surgery is needed to fix it. I want to ask if surgery for a hernia can interfere with fertility?Doctor's answer:
Your baby may have an inguinal hernia if you describe the situation like this, and there's no need to worry too much. After surgical treatment, pediatric hernias recover quickly and completely. There is no interference with growth and development, and it has no impact on future fertility, so there's no need to worry too much. It's best for the child to go to the hospital for relevant examinations promptly if this situation occurs. If it's confirmed to be a hernia, timely treatment measures should be taken, and recovery will be quick and complete.