Patient's question:
My baby has been crying a lot lately and doesn't eat well either. He also seems to lack energy. Later, I took him to a hospital for a check-up, and they said he has hernia. I'd like to know what to pay attention to when a child has hernia.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Pediatric hernia mainly includes two types: congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. The main cause of pediatric hernia is congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly due to the failure of the processus vaginalis to close. Umbilical hernia is caused by the inability of the umbilical ring to close promptly. Premature infants and low birth weight infants are affected due to incomplete growth and development at birth. Avoid actions that increase abdominal pressure in children, such as crying and coughing, to prevent the hernia from worsening. Intestinal hernia is a common and frequently occurring disease. Most infants can recover on their own. If this condition occurs in individuals over one year of age, it can be treated surgically. In wound care after hernia repair surgery, keep the wound dry. Do not expose the wound to water before suture removal. Avoid straining during defecation, which may cause symptoms of colds and coughs. Do not increase abdominal pressure.