Patient's question:
A few days ago, I noticed that my baby wasn't feeling well, so I took her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said she had infantile hernia, and I became very worried. So, I wanted to ask if infantile hernia can heal on its own?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the description, if a child has this condition, it is generally self-healing within the first year of life. However, it becomes very difficult to treat after the age of one, because babies after the age of one are more active. In this case, surgical treatment can be effective. The smaller the child, the lower the chance of recurrence after surgery. It is essential to keep the baby warm and avoid catching colds or coughing, and to develop the habit of not crying or fussing.