Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my son is 7 years old. A few days ago, while giving him a bath, I noticed a lump on his testicles. However, when I tried to examine it carefully, it was gone. My friend told me it might be a hernia and that surgery is needed to fix it. I want to ask if surgery for a hernia can interfere with fertility?Doctor's answer:
Your baby may have an inguinal hernia if you describe the situation, and there's no need to be overly concerned. After surgical treatment, pediatric hernias recover quickly and completely, with no interference to growth and development. It also has no impact on future fertility, so there's no need to worry too much. It's best for the child to visit a hospital promptly for relevant examinations if this condition is present. If a hernia is confirmed, timely treatment measures should be taken, and recovery will be quick and complete.