Question
How can an infant hernia be treated quickly?
Answer
Hernia is a common disease in pediatric surgery, and conservative treatment methods are generally adopted for infants and young children, as symptoms may disappear with physical development before school age. If symptoms persist before school age, surgical treatment is required, usually involving high ligation of the hernial sac, which is a simple procedure. For cases with poor mental condition, it may be considered that there is a possibility of epilepsy. Treatment can be provided through acupuncture, physical therapy, and massage, or medication such as carbamazepine can be used.