Patient's question:
1 year 3 months discovered herniaDoctor's answer:
Hello, children with hernias have a possibility of self-healing before the age of one. You can use a hernia belt to treat your child. The tightness should be appropriate, ensuring that the lump does not drop down—the looser, the better. Too tight can affect the child's development. It is 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 abdominal cavity, and then secure it with adhesive tape. The purpose is to prevent the lump from coming out.Additionally, pay attention to your 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 your child carefully and be cautious of hernia strangulation. If strangulation occurs, seek medical attention immediately. It is essential to go to a reputable hospital for examination and treatment. The hospitals I know of include: Weinan Central Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Medical College, and Xi'an No. 1 Hospital.