My 3-year-old son has a small lump that only shows up when he coughs or strains. The pediatric surgeons recommended surgery, but the scan didn't show anything. He doesn't seem bothered by it is surgery really necessary? Could it close on its own? I'm really worried and can't stop thinking about it.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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it could be hernia and need sx.

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