Patient's question:
The baby is one and a half months old, and when they cry or strain, they get a hernia. It seems like the gas goes up quickly. Do they need surgery for this? What age is best for the surgery?Doctor's answer:
The child frequently experiences inguinal hernias. If the hernia goes back up without force when the child cries, this situation generally does not require immediate surgery. There is a possibility of it being cured, so surgery should not be performed at this time. If the hernia cannot go back up, it will be necessary to perform surgery on the child promptly. If the child does not improve for a long time and the condition is not cured, surgical treatment may be considered for the child. There is no specific time frame to recommend for this. If the child frequently experiences the hernia coming down, surgery will also be necessary in this case.