Patient's question:
This child has had a hernia since he was a child. He is already three years old this year, and I plan to take him to the hospital for surgical treatment. My friends say that pediatric hernia surgery has certain risks. I want to ask if pediatric hernia surgery really has harmful effects?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric hernia is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgery and hernia surgery, mainly including congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. A diet rich in fiber is usually necessary for preventing constipation. Children under one year old are treated conservatively, while those over one year old undergo surgical treatment. Pediatric hernia can be surgically treated, and it may occasionally recur after surgery. If a child is crying and the hernia cannot be retracted, it may indicate an impending hernia strangulation, and emergency medical attention should be sought immediately. Generally, the surgery is relatively safe with low risk.