Patient's question:
I noticed that the child has been crying a lot these days, and later when feeding, I noticed slight swelling in the child's lower body, the penis area. I quickly went to a local regular hospital or institution, and the doctor said this is a hernia. It will drop into the scrotum when standing or straining. Can a hernia belt still be used in this case? Hello, will a hernia in an infant be cured?Doctor's answer:
First, try using a hernia belt for rescue, as there is also a possibility of cure. If it cannot be cured or recurs repeatedly, surgical treatment is required. Pay attention to preventing activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as severe coughing, crying, etc. If symptoms still persist before school age, surgery is needed, usually using high ligation of the hernia sac, which is a simple procedure. However, during conservative treatment, there are certain risks, such as the recurrence of the hernia content in children, which may lead to intestinal obstruction or even suppuration.