Patient's question:
I am a new father. Recently, I heard from others that children are prone to inguinal hernia when they are young, and I'm very afraid that my child might get it. I would like to ask where inguinal hernia in children is usually located?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to assist you; Inguinal is a condition where a bulge grows along the diagonal side of a child's abdominal wall. It occurs when the swelling extends obliquely from the side of the child's abdominal wall. The tends to be near the defect area on the outer side of the child's abdominal wall. The incidence on the right side is greater than on the left, making it one of the common diseases in children. Generally, it will heal on its own as the child grows, and surgery is not always necessary. Pay attention to the child's diet during this time.