Patient's question:
Boy, hernia discovered at 39 days, now 60 days old. It bulges when he has a bowel movement and drops into the scrotum. The child is in great pain and cries non-stop. He only stops crying when it comes out.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—just tight enough to prevent the lump from dropping down, and looser is 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 regularly 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: Shiyan People's Hospital, Taihe Hospital in Shiyan, and Xiangyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.