Patient's question:
My baby is just two months old. Today, I accidentally noticed a small lump in the groin area. It's more noticeable when the baby cries, and it moves when touched. When the baby is calm, it's almost invisible. I searched online and found it might be a hernia. I want to ask, how is it best to treat infant hernias?Doctor's answer:
For infantile and pediatric hernia, it is also necessary to assess its severity, prevent excessive crying in children, and use manual reduction followed by the application of a hernia belt for local fixation. It is not possible to rule out the possibility of spontaneous resolution, as patients, being young, may experience self-resolution with growth and development. It is still necessary to pay attention. If the symptoms recur repeatedly or worsen progressively, it is necessary to pay attention and decide on surgery for treatment after 6 months.