Patient's question:
My little baby just turned one month old. This morning while I was feeding the baby, I accidentally noticed that the baby's little penis is always tilted to one side, and there's a small lump in the left groin area. When I pressed it with my hand, it felt like there was gas inside. I know this is a hernia. How effective are hernia patches?Doctor's answer:
Inguinal hernia is a very common disease in clinical diagnosis. Since inguinal hernias in infants under one year old have the possibility of self-healing, conservative treatment is often adopted for them, such as preventing severe coughing and crying, using external hernia belts or hernia patches, and always keeping the baby's bowel movements smooth. Therefore, hernia patches and hernia belts both have a certain effect. It is important to pay attention to personal living habits and maintain a healthy diet.