Patient's question:
It's been almost a month, and my child has been experiencing abdominal bloating for no apparent reason, and he has poor digestion no matter what he eats. I took him to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was a hernia and recommended surgery. However, my child is too young, and I don't know at what age is best to have surgery for pediatric hernia.Doctor's answer:
Hernia is one of the most common general surgical diseases in children. Generally, hernias in children under two years old can gradually heal on their own through growth and development, and there is no need for special intervention. For children over two years old, surgical treatment can be considered. The general principle of surgical treatment is that the earlier the surgery is performed after the age of two, the better the treatment effect. However, if the hernia reappears with strangulation and obstruction, immediate surgery is required regardless of the age.