Patient's question:
At the age of 7-8 months, it was discovered that there was a hernia on the left side, but it wasn't very serious at that time.Doctor's answer:
1 Hello, children with hernia have a possibility of self-healing before the age of one. You can use a hernia belt to treat your child. The tightness should be appropriate, ensuring the lump doesn't drop down—the looser, the better. If it's too tight, it may affect the child's development. The first time, it's best for a doctor to wear it for your child. Alternatively, you can wrap a 1-yuan coin in soft cloth, press the lump back into the abdominal cavity, and then secure it with adhesive tape. The goal is to prevent the lump from coming out. Additionally, pay attention to your child's nutrition and try to minimize situations that increase abdominal pressure, such as crying, coughing, or constipation. After the age of one, the possibility of self-healing is almost lost, and surgical treatment should be considered. You should observe your child carefully and be cautious of hernia strangulation. If it occurs, seek medical attention immediately. It's essential to go to a reputable hospital for examination and treatment. The hospitals I know of are: Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine First Affiliated Hospital and Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital.