Patient's question:
My son has exercise-induced asthma, and it gets worse when he cries. He is afraid that surgery may cause some complications, so he has never been treated with surgery. Will a pediatric hernia heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the information you provided, pediatric hernia may have the possibility of self-healing. Generally, if it has not healed within 3 years, it is recommended to undergo surgery. This is because running, crying, or severe coughing may worsen the hernia, and it could become an emergency if it becomes incarcerated. Your child is now 4 years old, and there is no need to choose an appropriate surgical timing. The best approach is to promptly go to the hospital to use surgical methods for repair and treatment.