Patient's question:
The main symptoms are loud vocal responses, bowel movements, coughing, and the recurrence of a right scrotal mass the size of a chicken egg, which was discovered around one and a half years old. At that time, it was very small. Treatment history and effectiveness: The child wore a hernia belt for almost two years, but it had little effect. Now, the child has not worn it for nearly a year, but the condition frequently recurs. How should it be treated?What kind of help is needed: With this condition, does the child necessarily need surgery? At what age is it appropriate for the child to undergo surgery?
Doctor's answer:
In your child's case, it may be a manifestation of congenital inguinal hernia. Generally, during the pediatric period, as the child grows, the abdominal muscles gradually strengthen, and there may be a possibility of spontaneous resolution. Surgery is not recommended within the first year of life. Instead, a or bandage should be used to pay attention to the internal inguinal ring. If the condition still cannot heal on its own later and symptoms reappear, surgery can be performed to repair it to prevent recurrence and potential strangulation injury to the intestinal organs.