Patient's question:
My baby is almost three months old. When she was little, I didn't pay much attention to her wearing diapers, but now that it's getting warmer, I sometimes don't dress her in them anymore. However, I noticed that her scrotum becomes very large when she cries, and I felt uneasy, so I took her to the hospital. The doctor said it's infantile inguinal hernia. What should I do about infantile inguinal hernia? How can I prevent this disease from recurring?Doctor's answer:
Generally, if a hernia reappears, it is advisable to actively consider surgery. In situations where the child is crying or engaging in strenuous activity, it is still easy for the condition to worsen. Therefore, it is important to schedule treatment carefully according to your own time. If conservative treatment is pursued, it is necessary to closely monitor the situation for a period. If the condition does not stabilize or if the child continues to cry frequently, it may indicate pain or discomfort, and it would be safer to arrange for hospitalization and treatment as soon as possible.