Patient's question:
I am the mother of the patient. My child has recently been complaining of discomfort, so I took him to the hospital for a thorough examination. The preliminary examination. The doctor said it might be pediatric hernia. I want to confirm whether it is pediatric hernia and want to consult doctors online about the symptoms and hazards of pediatric hernia.Doctor's answer:
Infants and young children are commonly affected by abdominal hernias, which are related to congenital underdevelopment of the abdominal wall growth and development. When the hernial contents are weak, they can be palpable as soft abdominal masses on the surface of the abdomen. When the hernia cannot be reduced, it may lead to incarceration, and if accompanied by pain, it may develop into a strangulated hernia with the possibility of intestinal suppuration. In this case, it is necessary to visit the hospital promptly for follow-up and timely surgery to resolve the symptoms of intestinal incarceration. Maintain physical and mental health, keep personal hygiene, and avoid bacterial invasion due to decreased resistance.