Patient's question:
After the child had the inguinal hernia surgery, he couldn't stay in bed at all and insisted on walking down. How long after pediatric inguinal hernia surgery can one get out of bed and walk?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Pediatric hernia mainly includes two types: congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. The main factors contributing to the occurrence of pediatric hernia are congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is primarily caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close, while umbilical hernia is due to the inability of the umbilical ring to shrink and close promptly. Premature infants and low birth weight infants, due to incomplete growth and development at birth, are more prone to hernia. Inguinal hernia in children over one year old cannot heal on its own. If a child with umbilical hernia is over 4 years old or has an umbilical ring diameter of 2 to 3 cm, surgical intervention should be considered.