Patient's question:
I heard that babies are particularly prone to developing hernias when they are young. Since my baby was born, he has been crying a lot, and I suspect it might be due to a hernia. I want to consult if a hernia is a serious condition for babies?Doctor's answer:
This may be related to inguinal hernia in the baby, which is often caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close during the descent of the testis in the embryonic stage. It can develop in infancy and is a congenital disease. For babies with a history of a lump in the groin area or those temporarily unable to find a lump in the groin area, stimulating them to cry or applying pressure to the abdomen can help. In older children, making them cough, hold their breath, or perform activities like running and jumping before rechecking can often reveal the lump and confirm the diagnosis.