Is having a hernia as a child a sign of a major disease or problems to come?

No: A vast majority of hernias in children are isolated findings and are easily fixable. Having a hernia does not set affected child at risk to develop a major disease or problem.

Unlikely: Hernias may recur. Also, they are more common in some people with some rare connective tissue disorders.

No: Hernias are quite common in children, especially if one was born premature. They are merely a sign that spome minor developement in testicular descent is not complete. This is easily corrected with surgery.