Patient's question:
The child suddenly started crying frequently and uncontrollably for no reason, occasionally vomiting and having a fever. At first, I thought it was a stomach issue, so I quickly went to a clinic in the town for a check-up. That's when I found out the child had pediatric hernia. Just one day ago, the child had surgery for it. What should be noted after a child's hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in general, this situation is due to the pain in the wound after the anesthetic effect wears off after surgery. It is necessary to try to comfort the child and prevent them from crying or making sudden movements. Toys, cartoons, and other distractions can be used to divert their attention. After surgery, the child should be positioned on their side to sleep. A soft cotton pad folded into a long strip can be placed between the buttocks to absorb any leakage. If the surgery is on the right side, the child should be positioned on their left side to prevent leakage from soiling the wound. The gauze covering the wound should not be pulled off by the child. It is also important to prevent the gauze from getting dirty with urine or feces, as this can lead to wound infection and pus formation.