Patient: Hello, Dr. Liu, my daughter is two years old and a lump was found on the right side of her pubic mound at full term. The lump disappeared with heat therapy using Chinese herbal medicine, and another ultrasound examination at 11 months of age showed “no abnormal echogenicity in the inguinal region”. Recently, this location was found to be enlarged again and the ultrasound showed that the hernia was still present. (Ultrasound report attached) Should my daughter continue with conservative treatment or opt for surgery in this case? Will the surgery be general or semi-anesthesia? If general anesthesia, how will it affect the child in the future? Also, what days will you be in clinic in the near future and do we need to make an appointment to see you in advance? Thank you! Dr. Liu: Some children with inguinal hernia may heal on their own within 6 months after birth, but the chance of healing on their own after the age of 6 months is very small and we should not wait any longer. Regarding the treatment of inguinal hernia, only surgery is the right way to treat it. According to the ultrasound report, the contents of the hernia have ovaries, and it is even more important to operate as soon as possible to avoid damage to the ovaries. Surgery in a two-year-old child should be performed under general anesthesia with no significant impact on the child’s future.