Patient's question:
My child has been crying a lot these past couple of days. Last night, while I was giving him a bath, I noticed a lump the size of a thumb in his groin area. After a careful examination, the doctor said it's a hernia, so I'd like to consult with a doctor about what the specific symptoms of a hernia are.Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, if a child has a hernia, generally when they increase abdominal pressure, such as when crying or straining during a bowel movement, there will be a bulge. When lying flat or when they calm down, this bulge may sometimes disappear. This is the symptom of a hernia. Regardless of age, this situation often reoccurs. This requires treatment through surgery.