Patient's question:
Tonight, he suddenly burst into tears and cried for several hours. Later, when changing his diaper, we noticed a lump there. We suspected it might be an inguinal hernia. We took him to the hospital, and the doctor pushed it back in. I searched online and found that it should be an inguinal hernia. What should I do for my son in this situation? How should it be treated? What can we do for him? Can it be cured with medication? The doctor said that if it's severe, surgery is required, and the cost will be tens of thousands. Why is it so expensive? Besides, will this condition improve on its own? If it recurs persistently, will there be any risks or associated symptoms? I'm so worried.Doctor's answer:
Hello, a hernia occurs when abdominal organs or tissues protrude through a weak spot or scar in the abdominal wall, resulting in an abdominal hernia. A child's weak abdominal wall tissue can lead to increased intra-abdominal pressure due to loud crying, which may cause a recurrence of the hernia. It is important to closely monitor the child's general condition for any other abnormalities. In addition to treatment, maintaining a positive mood in daily life is also very helpful for recovery from the disease.