Patient's question:
Mom is at work, the family is taking care of her, and her temper has started to get worse. Yesterday, I noticed her bag is getting bigger again.What kind of help is desired: I read online that it's difficult to heal on its own after one year of age. I want to ask the doctor what to do? Is there still hope for it to heal on its own with family care? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
This is a hernia. A hernia is caused by the congenital underdevelopment of the abdominal wall muscles, allowing abdominal contents to slip through the gap along the round ligament. Girls with hernias should pay attention to preventing or avoiding any situations that may increase abdominal pressure. For younger children, conservative treatment should be adopted first, while preventing the recurrence of incarceration and strangulation. Older children should avoid strenuous exercise, strengthen their physical fitness, and receive timely treatment.Currently, since the child is still young, conservative treatment can be used. A hernia truss can be worn for the child. When the child is older, surgical treatment can be considered.
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