Patient's question:
My child has been crying and fussing a lot these days, and they are completely unwilling to play. Additionally, when the child cries, a lump appears in the groin area. I have already seen an expert, and it has been determined that they have inguinal hernia. What is an inguinal hernia?Doctor's answer:
Hello, small intestinal hernia is a common and frequently occurring disease, with both congenital and acquired forms. Congenital cases involve protrusions of the peritoneal sheath and high abdominal oblique margins. Acquired cases are often due to surgical incisions or poor healing of drainage, as well as increased intra-abdominal pressure from factors such as trauma, inflammation, infection, chronic cough, or chronic constipation. In general, infants under one year old can be treated conservatively, with most cases responding well to this approach. However, since the child is now five years old, surgery is recommended.