Patient's question:
My little baby has a big lump in the left inguinal region of his groin. It feels hard. At first, I didn't pay much attention, but later when he cries, it swells up and then goes down. Some people say it's a hernia. I heard it can be pushed back in. How do I do it?Doctor's answer:
The child has a hernia, which can usually be pushed back in. I suggest lying the child down to help it return. However, hernia is a common pediatric surgical condition. In infants and young children, conservative treatment is typically used because symptoms may disappear as the body grows and develops during the preschool years. If symptoms persist during the preschool years, surgical treatment is required. The surgery usually involves high ligation of the hernia sac, which is a simple procedure. If necessary, the child can be treated at the hospital.