Patient's question:
Usually the baby cries and fusses a lot and is very mischievous. Moreover, every time he cries and fusses, a lump will protrude from his navel. The doctor said this condition is infantile hernia. Can infantile hernia heal on its own? How long does it take to heal?Doctor's answer:
In some cases, it can heal on its own. Generally, there is a possibility of self-healing within 2 years, but it's not just letting it be on its own. Artificial intervention is necessary. The most common method is the "T" bandage compression dressing. If it doesn't improve, surgical treatment is the only option. Regarding the timing of surgery, I believe if the child does not experience incarceration or only rarely does, it can wait until the child is older to have surgery. If incarceration occurs frequently, it is necessary to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible.