Patient's question:
My baby is two years old. Recently, he was carefully examined and found to have infantile hernia. There is a small lump in his groin. He cries whether he is standing, sitting, or lying down, and it looks very painful. He hasn't eaten much for dinner and doesn't sleep long during his nap. Is this condition easy to treat? How is infantile hernia treated?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric hernia primarily involves surgery to repair the weakened area, alleviating symptoms. In some children, symptoms may gradually subside as they grow older, but for others, the condition does not improve, requiring timely treatment. It is important to carefully monitor for recurrence of discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea, to prevent the hernia from becoming incarcerated again. Severe cases may lead to purulent conditions in the intestines.