Patient's question:
My child is now 2.5 years old. Today, the child suddenly cried very hard. I checked the information and found that his symptoms might be an inguinal hernia. Hello, what should I do if a 2.5-year-old child has a recurrence of an inguinal hernia for the first time? Should I take any medicine?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the situation you described, there are no medications that can effectively treat a hernia. If the hernia frequently recurs, surgical treatment should be considered for the child to achieve a permanent cure. Before the surgery, a hernia belt can be used to secure the hernia, which may reduce the frequency of recurrence. It is important to avoid strenuous activities for the child and to prevent loud crying, as this can lead to frequent recurrences of the hernia, which may result in strangulation.