Patient's question:
My sister's son has only been born for a few months, and he seems to cry too much. He also spits up frequently, and he doesn't eat much to begin with. The child is very thin, but his belly is round, and he keeps passing gas. My sister-in-law says it might be an inguinal hernia. Which department should I take the baby to for an inguinal hernia?Doctor's answer:
If a baby has a hernia, they can go to the pediatric department or the surgical department for a color Doppler ultrasound to examine the specific condition. Generally, it can heal before the age of one. It is recommended to have regular color Doppler ultrasounds for follow-up. If it hasn't healed, surgery can be performed to treat it. After surgical treatment, it is important to have regular follow-up checks. When changing diapers for the child, it is advisable to eat small meals frequently.