Patient's question:
The child was born with a hernia and is now 3 years old. The mother does not want the child to have surgery, saying it will harm the child's vitality. So, I would like to ask how Traditional Chinese Medicine treats pediatric hernias?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is considered that the hernia belt can continue to be used for treatment. Generally, the effect of traditional Chinese medicine on hernia is not very ideal. If it has not been resolved after the age of 2, it is best to undergo surgical treatment at the surgical department of the hospital to achieve the goal of treatment. The internal organs involved include the intestines, colon, and omentum. In girls, it may involve the ovaries and fallopian tubes. When these organs drop from the inguinal canal to the outside of the scrotum or labia, it forms a hernia. The contents of the hernia can be numerous, mostly abdominal organs.