Patient's question:
My sister's son, who is my nephew, was born with infantile hernia. The whole family is very upset. After undergoing surgery and staying in the hospital for a while, he is ready to go home. However, I don't quite understand how to take care of him, so I wanted to ask how to care for a newborn with hernia?Doctor's answer:
The care of neonatal hernia is very crucial. It is recommended to use a hernia belt for conservative treatment. Daily care should be enhanced, adjusting clothing according to weather changes to prevent children from catching colds and developing coughs again. It is important to minimize crying, holding breath, and straining in children; they should be encouraged to drink more water and have regular bowel movements to prevent constipation. These conditions can all increase intra-abdominal pressure, weaken the hernia, and lead to recurrent episodes. When the child exhibits these actions, use fingers to hold the hernia area to prevent it from detaching. Close attention should be paid, and if incarceration occurs, seek immediate medical attention for further examination and treatment.