Children are prone to illness when they are relatively young, as it may be due to some physical conditions that have not fully developed, making them particularly susceptible to external factors. Hernia is quite common for children, and if they are premature and prone to crying, fussing, and coughing, it can increase the likelihood of hernia occurrence. So what is pediatric hernia?
In fact, this is a relatively common surgical disease, mainly divided into two types: congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. One of the more common causes may be congenital conditions. And its goodness mainly lies in the fact that it has not yet been able to close in a timely manner.
So what should I do if my child has a hernia?
Firstly, if a child has a hernia, they may experience crying and screaming. At this time, it is important to try to calm their emotions and avoid loud crying or vigorous exercise. If you have a hernia, you should also pay attention to letting them rest more. If a hernia occurs, be sure to ask the doctor to push the child's hernia back into the abdominal cavity in a timely manner.
Secondly, when it comes to the appropriate time for surgery, it is actually better to choose to undergo surgery. After the surgery or when suffering from hernia, it is important to pay more attention to diet and try to avoid eating unhealthy foods. You can choose to eat foods with high nutritional content, such as yam, chicken, fish, eggs, etc.
