Patient's question:
My baby is two years old. A few days ago, he was carefully examined and found to have infantile hernia. There is a small lump in his groin. He cries whether he's standing, sitting, or lying down, and it looks very painful. He hasn't eaten much for dinner and doesn't sleep long for his nap either. Is this condition easy to treat? How is infantile hernia treated?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric inguinal hernia primarily involves surgery to repair the weakened area, alleviating symptoms. In some cases, as children grow older, the symptoms may gradually subside. However, for some children, the symptoms do not improve, and timely treatment is necessary. It is important to pay close attention to any recurrence of discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea, to prevent the recurrence of inguinal hernia strangulation, which may lead to serious complications such as abscess formation in the intestines.