Question
My child suddenly experienced a very severe stomach pain, and I hurriedly took her to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor told me she has an incarcerated ovarian cyst. I want to know how long does it take for an ovarian cyst to necrose?
Answer
In cases of ovarian cyst incarceration, necrosis may occur. Conservative treatment methods include: first, try to reduce the child’s crying and fussing, as this can increase abdominal pressure and lead to recurrence of the hernia; second, keep the child’s bowel movements moist, as dry stools can also increase abdominal pressure and lead to recurrence of the hernia. If these methods are ineffective, surgical treatment may be considered. For babies over one year old, the possibility of spontaneous healing is very low, so surgery may be required to resolve the issue.