Patient's question:
Due to a cold and fever, I went to the hospital for treatment.Doctor's answer:
Hello, children with hernias have a possibility of self-healing before the age of one. You can use a hernia belt for treatment, ensuring the tightness is appropriate—loose enough so that the lump doesn't drop down, with looser being better. Too tight can affect the child's development. It's best for the doctor to first put on the belt for the child. Alternatively, you can wrap a 1-yuan coin in soft cloth, press the lump back into the abdomen, and then secure it with adhesive tape. The goal is to prevent the lump from coming out.Additionally, pay attention to the child's nutrition and try to minimize situations that increase abdominal pressure, such as crying, coughing, or constipation. After the age of one, the possibility of self-healing is almost lost, and surgical treatment should be considered. You should observe the child carefully and be cautious of hernia strangulation. If it occurs, seek medical attention immediately. It's essential to go to a reputable hospital for examination and treatment. Some hospitals I know of include: Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, and Hangzhou Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine.