Patient's question:
The baby of the older sister has been a few months old. The baby has a hernia. The older sister is very worried and doesn't know what to do. The family is very worried now. I want to ask how can the umbilical hernia of the baby be cured?Doctor's answer:
Generally, babies develop their own healing symptoms after the age of one. If it doesn't improve, surgery is required. Surgery usually heals quickly.The umbilical cord typically continues to contract within 18 months after birth and usually closes naturally within two years. Unless there is abdominal pain, vomiting (the intestine is pinched by the ring), or local infection, special treatment is generally not needed.
It is recommended to start treatment promptly once a diagnosis is confirmed. For children under two, conservative treatment should be given, using a hernia belt to apply pressure and promote the natural healing of the hernia opening. After two years, if the hernia opening is large, surgical treatment should be considered.