Patient's question:
A few days ago, the baby suddenly started crying loudly. I didn't know what was wrong, so I took him to the hospital. They said it was a hernia. Then I noticed he also had one on his right side. Does anyone know if hernias in girls can heal on their own?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal girls with inguinal hernia generally tend to heal on their own. Can pediatric hernias heal on their own? The likelihood of pediatric hernias healing on their own is relatively low. Therefore, if parents notice that their child has a hernia, they should promptly take them to the hospital for examination. Except for a small number of infantile hernias or umbilical hernias that are minor and can naturally heal before the age of two, simply applying adhesive tape to the affected area of the umbilical hernia or wrapping an elastic abdominal bandage for treatment can lead to recovery. However, most inguinal hernias cannot heal on their own. Thus, if a child exhibits symptoms of a hernia, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. Due to the severity of hernias, whether surgery is necessary should be determined by the doctor. Parents should not delay treatment on their own to avoid serious consequences such as incarceration.