Patient's question:
My son is now three years old. Since his birth, he hasn't had any major health issues, but recently, he has been frequently passing gas and experiencing bloating. I've been very frustrated about this. I went to the hospital and was told he has infantile hernia. I want to ask when is the best time to treat infantile hernia?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, infantile hernia within two years of age can gradually heal on its own through subsequent growth and development, requiring no special intervention. For children over two years old with recurrent hernia, surgical treatment is the best solution. Your son is already three years old, but the hernia still persists, so surgical treatment is highly recommended. The treatment for hernia is that as long as the child can tolerate surgery and anesthesia, the earlier the treatment, the better, which can be started after two years of age.