Patient's question:
A child was found to have a hernia at two and a half months old. The child is a boy. At that time, the doctor said it could be carefully observed to see if it could recover on its own in the future. If it still couldn't be resolved, the treatment could be implemented later. Now, it has been one and a half weeks, and it is still the same. There is a concern that it might affect future growth and development. How should the treatment be best carried out?Doctor's answer:
The best treatment for hernia is still surgical intervention. After surgical treatment, most patients can fully recover to a normal state of life without interference. It is essential to maintain a light diet and avoid consuming greasy and irritating foods. For children, using hernia belts or similar devices can be effective when they are a few months old. However, once the child grows older, surgical intervention is still the better option.