Patient's question:
My nephew has a soft lump at the root of his thigh. He often presses on this lump and says it hurts a lot. I know this is infantile inguinal hernia. During the summer vacation, his father took him for surgery. But now he doesn't want to lie in bed every day. So, what are the precautions for postoperative care of inguinal hernia?Doctor's answer:
This applies to inguinal hernia, postoperative care requires attention to ensure proper management. It is important to prevent children from engaging in strenuous activities, prolonged crying, or even running and jumping. Attention should be paid to maintaining regular bowel movements to prevent long-term constipation and increased intra-abdominal pressure during defecation. Any situation that may cause increased intra-abdominal pressure could trigger a recurrence. Additionally, it is necessary to focus on nursing care, regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene to avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.