Patient's question:
My baby was crying very hard while doing the inhalation a few days ago. On the third day, I noticed that the left scrotum was swollen. The doctor said it was a hernia. In the past few days, his crying has lessened, and it hasn't reappeared. Hello, do you still need to wear a hernia belt? Is there any way to prevent it from coming down again?Doctor's answer:
Hernia is a common pediatric surgical condition. Generally, conservative treatment is adopted for infants and young children, as the symptoms may disappear as the body grows and develops to the preschool stage. If symptoms persist in preschool children, surgical treatment is required. The surgery typically involves high ligation of the hernia sac, which is quite simple. However, there are certain risks during conservative treatment. For example, if the hernia contents re-occur and become incarcerated, it may lead to intestinal obstruction or even suppuration.