Patient's question:
Is it serious if a child has a hernia? In the most severe case of a hernia, what symptoms can occur? My baby is now five years old. How should a hernia be treated in a child?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, if the child has an inguinal hernia, it is best to seek timely treatment. Since the inguinal region is adjacent to the urinary and reproductive systems, the hernia can compress these systems, affecting their normal development. This can easily cause significant harm to the child's development. If an incarceration occurs, it may even lead to organ tissue necrosis and intestinal obstruction. If the child is already five years old, surgical treatment is necessary.