Patient's question:
A colleague had a child who kept crying for a while. After checking at the hospital, the doctor said the child had infantile hernia. So, I wanted to ask what causes infantile hernia?Doctor's answer:
Hello! A hernia is a condition where an organ or tissue protrudes through a congenital or acquired weakness, defect, or opening in the surrounding anatomical structure, moving into an abnormal location. Increased intra-abdominal pressure can exacerbate this condition, such as from crying, coughing, or constipation. Congenital hernias generally improve around the age of one. If there is no improvement, it is recommended to consult a general surgery department in a hospital for hernia repair surgery. This is a response to pediatric hernias, and I hope it is helpful to you!