Patient's question:
A child suddenly felt unwell a few days ago. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was discovered that they had a hernia. What should be done if a child gets a hernia?Doctor's answer:
If a child has a hernia, timely surgical treatment is necessary. After surgical treatment, it is essential to undergo periodic color Doppler MRI examinations to carefully monitor their complete recovery. The diet should avoid excessive greasy and irritating foods. General surgical treatment can usually restore normal function. The occurrence of a hernia is closely related to the patient's constitution. Due to coughing, hiccups, excessive exertion, abdominal obesity, forced defecation, pregnancy in women, crying, and the weakening of abdominal wall strength in the elderly, abdominal negative pressure decreases, forcing abdominal free organs to protrude. If not treated promptly, the hernia lump will gradually increase, symptoms will worsen, and even strangulation or asphyxiation may threaten the patient's life. Therefore, surgical treatment should be implemented as soon as possible.