Patient's question:
The child was born with a hernia and is now 3 years old. The mother does not want the child to have surgery, saying it will harm the child's vitality. So, I would like to ask how traditional Chinese medicine treats pediatric hernias.Doctor's answer:
In this case, it may be possible to continue using a hernia belt for treatment. Generally, the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine and herbal remedies for hernias is not very ideal. If the condition has not resolved after the age of 2, it is best to undergo surgical treatment at the hospital's surgical department to achieve the desired outcome. The internal organs involved include the intestines, colon, and omentum. In girls, it may involve the ovaries and fallopian tubes. When these organs drop into the inguinal canal and form a hernia, it is called a hernia with contents, which often consists of abdominal organs.