Patient's question:
My child is only 50 days old, but there is a hernia in the groin area.Doctor's answer:
Hello, children with hernia 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, the looser the better. Too tight can affect the child's development. The first time, it's best for a doctor to wear it 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 incarceration. If incarceration occurs, seek medical attention immediately. It's essential to go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment. The hospitals I know include: the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, the Gulou Hospital in Nanjing, and the Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital.