Hernia is a common disease, and in terms of the incidence rate, male patients have a much higher chance of developing hernias than female patients. Moreover, infants and young children are a high-risk group for hernias. If the hernia in children is severe, timely treatment is necessary. But many parents are not familiar with hernias. So, what is pediatric hernia like?
When a child has a severe hernia, the hernia sac will enlarge and become trapped, while the probability of strangulation is relatively low. Moreover, severe hernias in children can affect the development of their digestive system, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation. If pediatric hernia is not treated in a timely manner, it can lead to intestinal necrosis and threaten the life and health of children.
So parents should pay attention to the occurrence of hernia in children. Generally, children have hernias after birth, and parents can take them to the hospital for examination to determine the child's condition. Generally, hernias in children under two years old can heal on their own, so parents only need to regulate their children's bodies to ensure that they have strong resistance and can resist physical abnormalities.
If a child's hernia persists after two years of age and there are signs of an enlarged hernia sac, they should be taken to the hospital for treatment immediately. The general treatment for hernia is surgical resection, which can completely cure the problem of hernia in children and avoid their repeated discomfort. During the treatment period, parents should try their best to increase the nutrition of their children's bodies, enhance their immunity, and promote physical recovery.
