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 wanted to examine it carefully, it was gone. My friend told me it might be a hernia and that surgery is necessary 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 the situation you described matches. There's no need to be overly concerned. After surgical treatment, pediatric hernias recover quickly and completely. They don't interfere with growth and development, nor do they affect future fertility, so there's no need to worry too much. It's best for the child to visit a hospital promptly for the relevant examinations. If a hernia is confirmed, timely treatment measures should be taken, and recovery will be quick and complete.