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Harnia in stomach (7 years old)
Hi,
My 7year old nephew felt some cyst at lower abdomen. After general check up with doctor, the doctor suspects it to be harnia.
Can a 7year old have harnia?
And what is the cause of it?
Please suggest.
Thanks
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Dr. Subash.K.G.
Gastroenterologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult a paediatric surgeon.
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Dr. Rahul Jaiswal
General Surgeon
21 yrs exp
Noida
Consult pediatric Surgeon
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes it can happen. Consult a pediatric surgeon in person.
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Dr. Rahul Poddar
Laparoscopic Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Yes. Hernia can be there at any age. Even a new born.
No specific cause.
Treatment is surgery.
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