Patient's question:
My son is now one year and four months old, and he has suffered from infantile hernia for almost a year. People with experience say that surgery can only be performed when he is 4-5 years old. I am very worried because the condition frequently recurs. Often, a small lump protrudes into the scrotum. What can I do? How should I handle this?Doctor's answer:
Surgery is the best treatment for hernia, and it is usually performed under general anesthesia using the high ligation method. The surgery is safe and does not take long. If a hernia recurs, it is advisable to seek treatment early to prevent the contents of the hernial sac from being trapped again, which could increase the difficulty of the surgery and pose a risk to life. As for hydrocele, it can be carefully observed, and surgical treatment should be considered if it does not disappear. However, it is essential to closely monitor and conduct thorough examinations to be vigilant about the possibility of hernia formation.