What to do about pediatric hernia
Disease description:
My child has been complaining of stomach pain for the past few days and seems very uncomfortable. I think it might be a hernia. I would like to ask, what should be done for a child with a hernia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Pediatric hernia is a common disease in children, and its management mainly includes the following two aspects:
1. Observation and conservative treatment: For children under one year of age, especially those with mild symptoms, there is a relatively high possibility of spontaneous resolution, so observation may be initially recommended. If parents opt for conservative treatment, a hernia belt can be used to apply pressure on the deep ring to help control the progression of the hernia. However, it should be noted that conservative treatment only provides temporary symptom relief and cannot cure the hernia permanently.
2. Surgical treatment: For larger and frequently protruding hernias, especially those that fail to resolve within the first year of life or in children with a history of incarcerated hernia, timely surgical treatment is recommended.
In managing pediatric hernia, parents should choose an appropriate treatment method based on the child's condition and the doctor's recommendations, and actively cooperate with medical care and treatment to ensure the child recovers as soon as possible.
