Patient's question:
My son is three months old. He has been crying a lot these days and his complexion isn't good either. I'm a bit worried, so I took him to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The check-up revealed that he has a hernia, but the doctor said the child is too young and needs to grow much bigger before surgery can be performed. How is infant hernia treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child around three months old cries and exhibits a noticeable swelling or weakness in the umbilical or inguinal area again, this indicates the presence of a hernia. Since the baby is still very young, if there are no obvious signs of incarceration or intestinal obstruction, surgery is generally not recommended for the time being. A small portion of infants, especially those with inguinal, may have the possibility of being cured, and a umbilical hernia belt can be used for fixation. It is important to provide proper care and prevent prolonged or excessive crying.