Patient's question:
The baby at home may have developed an inguinal hernia due to the influence of congenital factors. The hospital plans to perform surgery for this, but the child is currently less than one year old. Is this age suitable for surgery? Does the surgery require anesthesia? Is anesthesia dangerous for the child?Doctor's answer:
If you are following up at a regular hospital, it is generally considered safe to be at ease. This involves a relatively minor surgery called an inguinal hernia repair. The cause may be related to congenital factors in the child, or it could be a benign inflammation caused by the protrusion of the intestinal wall due to increased abdominal pressure. For specific conditions, it is best to consult the child's attending physician based on the detailed examination results. Regarding the medication situation you mentioned, the dosage varies depending on the age, so it is perfectly fine to be at ease.