Patient's question:
My younger sister's little niece is two years old this year. She looks like her abdomen is abnormal. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as an inguinal hernia. The whole family was terrified. Everyone says that boys get inguinal hernias, but what if girls get this disease? Do they need surgery? So, we are very worried and want to ask how to handle inguinal hernias in girls?Doctor's answer:
The most common type of hernia in girls is an inguinal hernia, which is caused by congenital developmental issues. If the child is young, it's advisable to wait and see if it can resolve on its own. Avoid letting the child cry excessively, as distress can increase intra-abdominal pressure, worsening the hernia. If the hernia hasn't resolved by age three, it's recommended to seek medical follow-up early. Surgical repair can then restore normalcy.