Question
Last night, I noticed a swelling on the left side of his chicken little. Sometimes it’s there, and sometimes it’s not. I want to get some help: I want to know if this could be a sign of some kind of illness?
Answer
Observe carefully under what circumstances the swelling appears on your child and when it disappears. Generally, when a child cries, coughs, or has reduced abdominal pressure, a swelling may appear near the scrotum, which is normal. This is known as a hernia. Based on your description of the location, it is considered an inguinal hernia. Treatment methods for hernias include: 1. Wearing a hernia belt 2. Taking traditional Chinese medicine 3. Surgery. Pay attention to the following precautions: try to minimize actions that increase abdominal pressure in your child, such as crying and coughing.