Patient's question:
My friend's child hasn't been eating for a while, and their small stomach has been swollen. At first, we thought it was just because they weren't eating enough, but the child has been constipated and unable to poop. They've been crying constantly, making the whole family unable to sleep peacefully during naps. At night, they can't sleep either. So, we took them to a nearby hospital, and the doctor said it was pediatric hernia and recommended surgery. Now, the family is very worried and doesn't know what to pay attention to before the surgery.Doctor's answer:
Children with inguinal hernia should pay attention to rest. When the hernia descends, gently push it back into the abdominal cavity with your hand. Inguinal hernia patients should minimize running and prolonged standing or squatting, and take timely rest lying down. Inguinal hernia patients should appropriately enhance nutrition and consume more foods that have the effect of tonifying Qi, such as lentils, Chinese yam, chicken, eggs, fish, and meat. For slightly older children with inguinal hernia, appropriate exercise should be implemented to strengthen their physical fitness.