Patient's question:
My daughter is one year and eight months old. Yesterday, the child wasn't feeling well and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. It was just discovered that she has a hernia. Is it possible for her to have surgery before she turns two? Is this a general anesthesia surgery? Can a child this young avoid surgery? What medications can help treat this condition?Doctor's answer:
Because the patient's age has not yet reached two years old, and the patient's physical condition is relatively poor, and the patient may experience a recurrence of remission, it is recommended to first adopt the conservative treatment method of using a hernia belt for treatment. If the patient's hernia has recurred with symptoms of incarceration or strangulation, then the patient needs to be treated with early surgical repair. In addition to treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet and a good mood. Only with a positive attitude and adequate sleep can you quickly distance yourself from the illness.