Patient's question:
When a child exhibits symptoms such as forceful crying, it may slip into the right scrotum, forming a lump the size of an egg. In most cases, it will automatically retract after 1-2 hours of stopping the crying.Doctor's answer:
Hello, children with hernia have a possibility of self-healing before the age of one. You can use a hernia belt to treat it, ensuring the tightness is appropriate—loose enough so that the lump doesn't drop down, and the looser, the better. Too tight can affect the child's development. The first time, it's best for a doctor to wear it for the 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 the 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 the child carefully and be cautious of hernia strangulation. If it occurs, seek medical attention immediately.
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