Patient's question:
Currently 2 years old, in December of this year, discovered a left inguinal hernia. It didn't exist before, and sometimes it appears once a day, while other times it doesn't. I've seen a doctor who recommended surgery, but we don't want to do it. Hello, regarding this condition, is there any way to manage it without surgery? Can it heal on its own? About the previous treatment...Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you mentioned, it is recommended that you actively treat the condition during your child's growth period. You can take your child to the hospital for initial treatment, using external force to prevent the hernia contents from protruding, while allowing the hernia to heal on its own. If this is not effective, you can consider surgical intervention. The hernia repair surgery is a minor procedure with relatively low risk. However, it is advised that you do not always wait for the hernia contents to protrude before taking your child to the hospital. If the hernia contents become incarcerated again, it will not only cause pain to the child but also require emergency surgery, which is beneficial for wound repair.