Patient's question:
Today I called my sister, and she said her baby has a hernia. Now she doesn't know what to do. Some people say that since the child is too young, there's no need to treat it and it will get better on its own. Others say a hernia belt can fix it, while some say surgery is necessary. My sister is confused and is seeking medical advice.Doctor's answer:
You called your sister and learned that her baby has a hernia. Generally speaking, it's better to treat a child's hernia with surgery, as it's also a relatively simple procedure, so there's no need to worry too much. For a two-year-old baby, it's also best to adopt minimally invasive surgery in a timely manner, because as the baby gets older, the symptoms of hernia recurrence may become more frequent. The possibility of it healing on its own without treatment is not high, so it's still better to follow the doctor's advice and have the surgery done in a timely manner.