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 and quickly went to a clinic in the town for a check-up. That's when I found out the child had pediatric hernia. The day before, the child just had surgery. What should be noted after a child's hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in general, this situation is because after the anesthetic effect wears off post-surgery, the wound may experience varying degrees of pain. It is important to try to comfort the child and prevent them from crying or fussing excessively. Toys, cartoons, and other distractions can help 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 legs to cover the perineum. If the surgery is on the right side, the child should be positioned on their left side to avoid urinating on the gauze and contaminating the wound. Do not let the child pull off the gauze covering the wound. More importantly, do not let the child dirty the gauze with urine or feces, as this can lead to wound infection and pus formation.