Patient's question:
My little one, Xiao Bao, has a rather large lump in his left inguinal region. It feels hard to the touch. At first, I didn't pay much attention, but later I noticed that it swells up when he cries and then goes down again. Some people say it's a hernia, and they heard that it can be pushed back in. Can you tell me how to do it?Doctor's answer:
The child has a hernia, which can usually be pushed back in. I suggest having the child lie down, and it should return. However, hernia is a common pediatric surgical condition. Generally, conservative treatment is used for infants and young children, as the symptoms may disappear as the body grows and develops during the preschool years. If the symptoms persist in preschoolers, surgical treatment is required. The surgery typically involves high ligation of the hernia sac, which is quite simple. If necessary, the child can be treated at the hospital.