Patient's question:
Doctor, my child is now 2 years old and has a hernia. I want to know, can the hernia belt help? Is surgery necessary? Can it be done at such a young age? Will this surgery have any impact on future expansion if my child undergoes it now?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, inguinal hernias in children under two years old can gradually heal on their own through physical growth and development, without the need for special treatment or surgery. However, if the hernia in a child over two years old continues to recur frequently, surgery is necessary for treatment. Currently, your child is already two years old, and wearing a hernia belt often results in low tolerance and minimal effectiveness. Moreover, inguinal hernias in two-year-old children are unlikely to heal on their own. At this stage, surgery is the most effective treatment. Surgery has no impact on the child's future growth and development.