Patient's question:
The previous night, I noticed that my baby's right groin was swollen. I didn't know why, but it improved by the third day. Over the past month, it has happened three or four times. It seems to occur when he has a lot of "heat" (a traditional Chinese concept referring to an imbalance in the body's energy), and sometimes it happens during the day but improves the next day. Until the other two days, it was said that it might be an inguinal hernia, and my heart was racing. How should I take him to the doctor? Is this condition always treated with surgery? He is now eleven months old, and I noticed it around the time he was ten months old. It has been improving and worsening since then. What should I do?Previous treatment history and effectiveness:
- No specific treatment was provided.
Any assistance needed:
- Is there any way for him to heal on his own? I'm reluctant to take him to the hospital because the doctors mentioned surgery, and I really don't want to do that. His constitution is already weak, and he often gets fevers. I'm worried that surgery will make things worse.
Doctor's answer:
According to the current condition of the child, it is speculated that it is not excluded that the inguinal hernia is caused by an inguinal hernia. Suggestions: It is recommended to perform an ultrasound examination for confirmation. Surgery is the best treatment for inguinal hernia, and it is generally performed under general anesthesia using the high-ligation method. The surgery is safe and does not take long. If the inguinal hernia recurs, it is advisable to seek treatment early to prevent the contents of the hernial sac from being re-strangulated, which may increase the difficulty of surgery and the risk of life-threatening complications. The above suggestions are for the question "How can a bulge in the groin be identified as an inguinal hernia?" It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!