Patient's question:
Boy, 1 year 4 months, inguinal hernia on both sidesDoctor's answer:
1 Hello, children with hernia 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, with the goal of preventing the lump from dropping down. The looser, the better, as too tight a belt can affect your child's development. It is best for the doctor to wear the belt for your 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 pay attention to observing your child and be cautious of hernia strangulation. If strangulation occurs, seek medical attention immediately. It is essential to go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment. The hospitals I know of include: Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital, and Yuebei People's Hospital.