Patient's question:
My baby is one and a half years old. Every time he cries or strains, a bulge appears below the left navel and above the scrotum. It disappears on its own when he is calm. I want to know if using a hernia belt will help. Some say it can heal on its own within two years, but others say the chances of self-healing are very low. He is still too young for surgery, and I’m afraid it will harm his brain. They also say that after surgery, he won’t be able to walk or cry, and I worry I won’t be able to take care of him properly. If I wait until he’s older to have surgery, I’m afraid something unexpected might happen. I just want to know if there are non-surgical methods to treat his hernia that are reliable.Previous treatment history and effectiveness:
No treatment has been administered yet. Currently seeking consultation.
Desired help:
I want to know if there is a way to completely cure my baby’s hernia without harming him, while also making it convenient for me to take care of him.
Doctor's answer:
The child's condition is considered to be a hernia, and a hernia belt can be used for treatment. Pay attention to follow-up checks to prevent strangulation and intestinal necrosis. If the hernia belt treatment is not effective, and the condition worsens, then surgery should be considered promptly. Surgery will never harm the brain.This is the advice for the question "Can a 1.5-year-old baby be cured with a hernia belt?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!