Patient's question:
Okay, here is the translation with the requirements followed:Little child, now two months old, has developed hernia. The doctor suggested I wait and see first. This situation is suitable for either doing the surgery now or waiting until the child is a bit older to see. How is a baby's hernia treated?
Doctor's answer:
How to treat infant hernia depends on the baby's age and the nature and severity of the hernia. Generally, if an infant under one year old has a hernia, it cannot be treated unless it is incarcerated. On a daily basis, it is important to ensure that the baby avoids violent crying, as temporary observation may be possible with the potential for self-resolution. However, if the baby shows signs of incarceration, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly, undergo manual reduction, and in some cases, emergency surgery may be required. If the baby is over one year old and the hernia has not resolved on its own, and the symptoms are quite pronounced, then elective surgery can be considered.