02/09/2026
ЁЯЩВтАНтЖФя╕ПMYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT HERNIA IN KIDSЁЯЩВтАНтЖФя╕П
тЭМ Hernia is a problem of middle and old age
Fact: It can be seen in a newborn baby as well
тЭМ Only boys have hernia
Fact: Both boys and girls can have hernia
тЭМ Hernia will resolve as child grows
Fact: Almost all kids need surgery for the management of Hernia. See a Pediatric surgeon to know the exceptions
тЭМ Hernia surgery in kids can be done by any surgeon
Fact: It should always be done by a Pediatric surgeon ( Surgeons specialised in kids surgery - different from adult surgeon)
тЭМ Oral medicines will cure hernia
Fact: No oral medicine can cure hernia.
тЭМ Baby is too small to get operated for hernia
Fact: If needed, surgery for hernia can be done in a newborn baby as well safely
тЭМ My child will need bedrest after hernia repair
Facts: Precautions are definitely needed post surgery but not bedrest