Patient's question:
Doctor, these past two days I've felt that my child isn't feeling well. I noticed a lump below the navel area, which is very noticeable when standing up and disappears when lying down. Checking on my phone, it says it might be infantile hernia. Which department should I go to for infantile hernia?Doctor's answer:
Hydrocele is one of the very common pediatric surgical abdominal diseases in clinical diagnosis. First, it is recommended that you make an appointment with the pediatric surgery department. Based on your description of the condition, the child is currently three years old, and there is a possibility that the hydrocele may not heal on its own. Therefore, it is advisable to undergo surgical treatment at an early stage. At the same time, actively prevent various situations that may lead to a decrease in abdominal pressure from recurring, such as preventing intense crying. Pay attention to personal lifestyle habits and maintain a healthy diet.