Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed that my child has an inguinal hernia in the groin, but even though it has reached the scrotum, it still doesn't go inside. Previously, I didn't suspect it was congenital. I heard that traditional Chinese medicine can treat hernias, and there are cases where it has been successfully cured. I don't know if it's trustworthy. Also, is it different from congenital hernias when it reaches the scrotum but doesn't go inside? Is it not descending along the route of the testicle? Is this surgery the same as congenital hernias? Is hernia surgery just a routine procedure to lock the pathway of the testicle's ascent? I'm worried that we didn't descend along this pathway, so I'm hesitant to have the surgery.Treatment history and effectiveness: Untreated?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the most effective treatment for hernia currently is surgical treatment. It is recommended to undergo a thorough ultrasound examination for diagnosis. Hernia surgery is a common procedure in general surgery, with low risk and recurrence rate. Patients can usually be discharged one week after the surgery. For children, the best time for hernia surgery is around two years old, and it is recommended to undergo surgical treatment promptly. That's all for the introduction about "Can traditional Chinese medicine treat children's hernia?" We hope patients can soon be free from the of the disease and enjoy healthy days every day~