Patient's question:
My daughter is 4 months old and has developed a hernia. The doctor at the local hospital said she is too young for surgery. Is there any good method for this? Just a couple of days ago, we noticed a bulge in her lower abdomen. The local doctor said she can only wait until she is older to have surgery. Now the child is crying all day because of the pain. What should I do now? Is there any medicine that can treat it? No, I want to know what I should do now—is it better to find a big hospital for surgery or wait and see if she can recover on her own?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child has an inguinal hernia. However, inguinal hernias generally do not cause significant pain symptoms. If the child experiences noticeable pain, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, as it may be an inguinal hernia incarceration, which requires immediate reduction.It is advised that you take the child to the surgical department of the hospital for a follow-up examination. If the child experiences pain and crying again, it may be due to an incarcerated hernia, which requires prompt reduction. After reduction, a hernia belt can be used to secure the area and prevent further weakening.
If the hernia does not resolve on its own after the age of 18, surgical treatment may be necessary. I hope my explanation helps you.