In recent years, there have been many children suffering from hernias. However, many parents are not aware of the symptoms of hernias and fail to detect them in a timely manner. By the time the diagnosis is made, it is already too late. So, what are the symptoms of a child suffering from hernias?
1. Many children may develop hernias in the first few days or months after birth, and some may even develop hernias by the age of 4/5.
2. A child's hernia is usually caused by coughing, defecation, urination, crying, and vigorous exercise, which can lead to obvious lumps in the groin. When lying down or using hands, the lumps will automatically disappear, which can be said to be intermittent.
3. The majority of the child's lump is located in the small intestine, so it feels soft to the touch. Returning is often accompanied by a gurgling noise. Other conditions such as the large intestine, appendix, and greater omentum may also protrude. In addition to visible or palpable lumps, some children may experience constipation, loss of appetite, vomiting, and other symptoms. If the scrotal hernia is too large, it can cause inconvenience to movement. Women tend to have more ovarian prolapse, so they often feel lumps that are thumb sized, harder, and often accompanied by tenderness.
4. If the tumor cannot return to the abdominal cavity, there will be increased abdominal pain, continuous crying, and other symptoms such as vomiting and bloating. There will be oval shaped lumps in the groin or scrotum, with a hard texture and obvious tenderness. At the time of impaction, the skin will be red and swollen.
