Patient's question:
My daughter was diagnosed with pediatric hernia when she was one and a half years old and two and a half months. She was treated with traditional Chinese medicine for about four and a half months, and her condition gradually improved. However, it hasn't fully healed yet. Should she undergo surgery? Her condition is currently stable without any episodes. At nine months, she had an episode due to excessive crying.Previous Treatment and Effects:
My husband's cousin and cousin had similar cases, but they were not treated and their conditions did not improve.
Kind of Help Needed:
Can she be treated with medication? It is said that surgery is not good for the child. If surgery is necessary, what is the most appropriate age for it?
Doctor's answer:
An inguinal hernia is when an abdominal organ protrudes through a weak point in the abdominal wall, extending outside the abdominal wall. You mentioned your child is over one year old, so it is likely a congenital inguinal hernia. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is ineffective for this condition. Generally, if it hasn't improved by age two, surgical treatment may be necessary, as otherwise, it is prone to strangulation.The above advice is for the question, "My daughter was diagnosed with pediatric hernia when she was one and a half years old, about two and a half months after birth." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!