Patient's question:
Hernia has been coming down frequently recently, the child is one year and eight months old.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 right tightness—loose enough so that the lump doesn't drop down, the looser the better. Too tight can affect the child's development. It's best for the doctor to wear the belt for the child the first time. Alternatively, you can wrap a 1-yuan coin in soft cloth, press the lump back into the abdomen, and 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. The hospitals I know of include: Hangzhou Sixth People's Hospital affiliated with Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Hangzhou, and Hangzhou Yuhang District Maternal and Child Health Hospital.