Patient's question:
43 days old baby girl has a bulge that is not very large when lying flat, but it gets bigger when crying. It feels slightly hard when gently pressed, coin-sized. Suspected hernia.Doctor'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 the lump does not drop down, and looser is better. Too tight can affect the child's development. The first time, it is best for a doctor to wear it for your child. You can also 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, and constipation. After the age of one, the possibility of self-healing is almost lost, and surgical treatment should be considered. You should pay attention to observing your child and be cautious of hernia strangulation. If strangulation occurs, seek medical attention immediately. High-quality hospitals in Gansu: Pingliang City People's Hospital, Linxia Prefecture People's Hospital.