Question
The enlarged umbilical hernia in children may be related to abdominal infection or abdominal fluid accumulation. What are the preventive or treatment methods?
Answer
Preventing infection and maintaining good dietary and hygiene habits are key. You can apply some gentian violet or iodine alcohol for prevention, and it is also recommended to have a light diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, drinking plenty of water, and getting plenty of sunlight. If considering spleen dampness syndrome, traditional Chinese medicine can be used to invigorate the spleen and remove dampness, such as Ginseng Porcullis Granules, Spleen Granules, Houqiang Zhengqi Pill, etc., while avoiding spicy, cold, greasy, and fatty foods.