How to prevent, treat, and care for a hernia?

Patient's question:

Discovered a hernia, inguinal hernia, often crying, and when crying, it protrudes significantly. How to treat it.
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Discovered a hernia, inguinal hernia, often crying, and when crying, it protrudes significantly. How to treat it.
What kind of help is desired: How to treat and prevent it.)

Doctor's answer:

According to the symptoms you mentioned, it is likely an inguinal. Since the child is young, there is no need for special treatment; it is best to avoid crying as much as possible.
Recommendations:
For most pediatric hernias, treatment is not necessary before the age of three, as they may heal on their own. If the hernia has not fully healed by the age of three, surgical treatment may be required. In the meantime, it is best to minimize crying. However, if the hernia becomes incarcerated again, immediate surgical treatment is necessary.
The above advice is for the question "How to prevent, treat, and care for a hernia." I hope it helps. Wishing you good health!

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