Patient's question:
My baby is just two months old. Today, I accidentally noticed a small lump in the groin area of my baby. 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 to treat infant hernias effectively?Doctor's answer:
For infantile hernia, it is also necessary to assess its severity and prevent excessive crying in the child. After manual reduction, many hernia belts are used for local fixation. The possibility of spontaneous resolution cannot be ruled out, as patients, being young, may experience spontaneous resolution with growth and development. It is still important to pay attention, and if symptoms recur or progressively worsen, surgical treatment should be considered after 6 months.