Patient's question:
Our baby is just one and a half months old and already has a hernia. The child was quite healthy at birth, weighing six pounds and eight ounces. Since yesterday, the child has been feeling uncomfortable, and we suspect it might be a hernia, especially after urination and defecation. Hello, for a one and a half-month-old baby with frequent hernias, what should we do when they strain during urination and defecation?Doctor's answer:
This is for children, as the patient is quite young and the hernia frequently recurs. It is recommended to appropriately reduce the frequency of recurrence by using manual reduction followed by the application of a hernia belt for local fixation. It is also necessary to pay attention to maintaining regular bowel movements and avoiding straining during defecation, as this can easily lead to recurrent episodes. If the symptoms worsen, it is advisable to consider surgery for treatment as early as 6 months later. If the hernia is related to joints, there is a possibility of spontaneous healing.