Patient's question:
My baby was quite good for the first two days after birth, eating well and sleeping soundly. But recently, he has been crying often, and when he cries, it's truly overwhelming and helpless. I can't help but worry. I took him to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said it's a hernia. How can a newborn hernia be resolved?Doctor's answer:
The incidence of neonatal hernia is relatively high, mainly characterized by recurrent, reducible masses in the inguinal area, which become more prominent during crying. They can be returned to the abdominal cavity. In principle, pediatric hernias are treated surgically, as conservative management is often ineffective. It is possible to wait until the child is slightly older, about a week or more, before deciding on surgical treatment. This is typically performed by pediatric surgeons or general surgeons.