Patient's question:
A few days ago, the baby suddenly started crying loudly. I didn't know what was wrong, so I took him to the hospital. They said it was a hernia. Then I noticed he also had one on his right side. Does anyone know if a girl's hernia can heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
A female infant's hernia can generally heal on its own. Can pediatric hernias heal on their own? The likelihood of pediatric hernias healing on their own is relatively small, so if parents notice that their child has a hernia, they should take them to the hospital for examination. Except for a few cases of infant hernias or small umbilical hernias that can naturally heal before the age of two, simply applying adhesive tape to the affected area or wrapping an elastic abdominal band can lead to recovery. However, most inguinal hernias cannot heal on their own. Therefore, if a child shows symptoms of a hernia, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Due to the severity of hernias, whether surgery is necessary should be determined by a doctor. Parents should not delay treatment on their own to avoid serious consequences such as incarceration.