Patient's question:
My baby is 14 months old. About a month ago, I noticed a hernia. Before the age of 10 months, it didn't drop down very often. Later, whenever the baby moves on the ground, it keeps dropping down below.Hello, can my baby undergo surgical treatment now? Is there a relatively less painful method to resolve this issue? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, the hernial sac passes through the inguinal canal lateral to the inferior epigastric artery: the deep ring is weak, slanting inward, upward, and forward through the inguinal canal before exiting the superficial inguinal ring, and it can enter the scrotum, thus causing an inguinal hernia. Inguinal hernias cannot be cured conservatively and may lead to incarceration or strangulation, so surgical treatment is necessary. However, for children under one year old, the abdominal wall strength increases with growth and development, making it possible for the hernia to heal on its own, and surgery can be delayed temporarily.