Patient's question:
The child has been unwell recently, always looking pale and lacking energy. They sleep a lot and don't like to be active. The whole person seems sickly. Later, it was discovered that they have a hernia, leaving me unsure of what to do. What should I do about my child's hernia?Doctor's answer:
Hernia conditions are generally common in inguinal hernias or umbilical hernias. Currently, we do not fully understand the specific location of the condition in children. The cause may be related to the child's weak constitution, having a habit of constipation, which leads to intestinal wall protrusion and results in a benign inflammation due to increased intra-abdominal pressure. This condition is usually recommended to be treated with hernia repair surgery in a regular hospital's general surgery department. During this period, it is important to rest and maintain a light diet.