Patient's question:
I have a child, a boy, who is one year and four months old now. The onset of the illness was around the middle of August 2011. That day, I suddenly noticed that his testicles swelled up at times and then subsided. We visited a doctor in our hometown, and he said that surgery should be performed only when he turns three years old. What kind of help do you need: I want to have him checked out earlier, and I want him to be completely cured of this disease.Doctor's answer:
Inguinal hernia in children is caused by the weakness of the abdominal wall, where the intra-abdominal pressure decreases during coughing, crying, or screaming, allowing a portion of the intestinal head to protrude through the abdominal wall. You can use a hernia belt, which can be homemade and made into a triangular band with a small pouch containing fennel seeds. The pouch is placed against the protruding area to prevent it from slipping out. Generally, as children grow older, they can repair the hernia on their own. Surgical treatment is usually not very expensive. Moreover, patients should develop a regular lifestyle, adhere to treatment, maintain a light diet, and engage in aerobic exercise to boost their immunity and reduce the risk of illness.