Patient's question:
The child is now 3 weeks and 3 months old. Recently, they were diagnosed with pediatric hernia. I would like to ask when it is appropriate for the child to have surgery, where it is best to have the surgery, and whether it can be recovered without surgery. I hope to get an answer. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, if a child has an inguinal hernia, it is generally possible for it to resolve on its own before the age of two. However, the probability of recovery is usually low if the child is over three years old. In such cases, it is recommended to seek treatment through surgery in a timely manner, as the surgery is quite simple. It is advised to go to a hospital with a grade of three or above in your local area for surgical treatment. Inguinal hernias in children are relatively common in clinical practice, and it is recommended to consult a general surgery department. It is generally best to have the surgery before the child starts school. Normal recovery can be expected.