Question
The patient describes a swelling in the right scrotum, the size of a jujube, appearing during the day and disappearing after rest at night. The patient has tried using a hernia belt but experienced a recurrence of symptoms after six months. The patient inquires, are there any non-surgical methods to alleviate or cure intestinal hernia?
Answer
For adults, conservative treatment methods for hernias do not achieve a radical cure effect, and therefore, surgical treatment is necessary. As for pediatric hernias, there is a possibility of spontaneous healing by the age of 1. If it has not healed by this age, it is recommended to undergo surgical treatment after the age of 2. During this period, it is advisable to avoid the child from crying excessively, constipation, or coughing to prevent the hernia from recurring and leading to incarceration. If incarceration occurs before the age of 1, surgical treatment should also be considered.