Patient's question:
The child's hernia came down, so I immediately took him to the hospital for treatment. However, the doctor told me that surgery was required. But I couldn't bear the thought of him having surgery at such a young age. What should I do if the child's hernia comes down?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Pediatric hernia mainly includes two types: congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. The main cause of pediatric hernia is congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close, while umbilical hernia is due to the inability of the umbilical ring to close promptly. Premature infants and low birth weight infants are prone to hernia due to incomplete growth and development at birth. Inguinal hernia in children over 1 year old cannot heal on its own. If the age of the umbilical hernia exceeds 4 years or the diameter of the umbilical cord is 2-3 centimeters or larger, surgical treatment should be considered.