- male
- 5 Years
- 14/08/2025
My 5-year-old has an inguinal hernia and I'm really worried about surgery. Is there any way to treat it without surgery at this age? Can lifestyle changes or medicines help slow it down? I've heard homeopathy might work is that a safe alternative to gradually get rid of it? What precautions should we take?
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