Patient's question:
My little baby just turned one month old and already has hernia. The past few days, he often cries very intensely. Whenever he cries or strains, it appears, but it disappears when he lies flat. I would like to consult the best treatment for infant hernia.Doctor's answer:
Hello, I'm happy to help you. Hiatal hernia is caused by local skin weakness, leading to the protrusion and entrapment of abdominal organs. This is a congenital disease, and for a complete treatment, surgical intervention is necessary. If there is protrusion, you can initially use a hiatal hernia belt or perform manual reduction. If it can be reduced, the problem is usually not serious. It won't cause strangulation, and you can wait until the child is older to have surgery.