Question
A boy, aged 24 months, has been experiencing hernia symptoms since he was one year old. Although not severe, he occasionally feels pain, and the hernia area becomes obvious enlarged during crying. Other times, the symptoms are mild. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
This condition is a typical small intestine movement, especially pronounced during coughing, crying, and defecation. Since the boy is now two years old and the hernia symptoms have not shown any natural recovery, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed examination and consider surgical treatment. As the hernia condition has become severe, surgery is necessary. It is advisable to avoid allowing the child to cry and fuss for long periods recently. If a lump protrudes and cannot be retracted after discovery, accompanied by pain, it may be an incarcerated hernia, which requires immediate medical attention.