Patient's question:
My baby doesn't know what's going on either. Recently, he got an inguinal hernia, and he's crying and screaming terribly. It's an oval shape, round and quite large. When I took him to the hospital, the doctor said surgery is needed. I'm very worried and don't know what to do. I want to understand what causes inguinal hernias in children.Doctor's answer:
Regarding pediatric hernia, it is more likely caused by congenital local scars. Specific diagnosis is necessary, and manual reduction can be appropriately performed followed by local fixation using a hernia belt. preventing excessive crying in children, and the appropriate time for surgical treatment can be determined based on the child's size. Additionally, attention should be paid to postoperative care and prevention of complications.