Patient's question:
Child of my friend. Recently not feeling well, seems to have infantile inguinal hernia. Often cries and fusses in the middle of the night. She wants me to understand. How to deal with the crying and fussing in the middle of the night due to infantile inguinal hernia?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric hernia is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgery and hernia surgery, mainly including congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. A diet rich in fiber is usually necessary for preventing constipation. Children under one year old are treated conservatively, while those over one year old undergo surgical treatment. Pediatric hernia can be surgically treated, and it may occasionally recur after surgery. If a child is crying and the hernia cannot be retracted, it may indicate an incisional hernia, and emergency medical attention should be sought immediately.