Infants and young children have some chance of recovering from inguinal hernias on their own. In adults, inguinal hernias are basically incapable of healing on their own and need to be treated with surgery as soon as possible. 1. Infantile inguinal hernia: Along with the growth of the body, the abdominal muscles of infants and young children will become stronger, inguinal hernia can gradually disappear, no need to receive special treatment, just pay attention to regular observation can be. 2. adult inguinal hernia: adult inguinal hernia is less likely to heal on its own, it is generally recommended to choose surgical treatment. Under the guidance of the doctor, you can choose tension-free hernia repair and laparoscopic hernia repair, usually after surgery can be recovered. Adults with inguinal hernias need to be treated as soon as possible, and with abdominal wall muscle loss, the situation will be more serious, it is recommended to find a regular hospital to receive surgical treatment.