Patient's question:
My friend discovered a lump in her daughter's groin area about a week ago. After taking her child to the hospital for a thorough examination, they found it was a hernia. Now my friend is very worried and almost cries every day. I'd like to help and ask if pediatric hernia can be cured with traditional Chinese medicine?Doctor's answer:
General infant and child hernias are primarily caused by developmental defects in the abdominal wall. In this case, you can go to the hospital to see a pediatrician for follow-up. Based on the specific situation, conservative treatment can be adopted. As the child gradually grows and matures, the majority can be cured after the age of two. If the hernia has not fully healed by the age of two, surgical treatment is necessary. Traditional Chinese medicine is not very effective in treating hernias.