Hernia in children should be taken seriously. What are the causes of hernia in children?

Some parents think that pediatric hernia is a common disease and can heal on its own without treatment. In fact, this idea is incorrect. Pediatric hernia is not a big deal, but it is not a small deal. If parents do not pay attention to it, it will affect the normal development of the child, and then it will be too late to regret. Therefore, pediatric hernia must be taken seriously, and prevention work must be done.

Since hernia can occur in infancy, you should pay close attention to your child's groin or scrotum during this period to see if there is any swelling, or if there is a lump that appears and disappears from time to time. If you have any questions, consult a doctor immediately.

Although boys are more likely to suffer from hernia, girls can also get hernia. Girls should be more vigilant about hernia because the ovaries and fallopian tubes often enter the hernia sac. Do not wrap the baby's abdomen too tightly during infancy to avoid increasing the intra-abdominal pressure. Do not let the child stand up too early to avoid the intestines falling down and forming an inguinal hernia.

To better prevent hernia in children, you can start with food. The most reliable way to prevent hernia is to use symptomatic diet therapy. Therefore, you must feed your children some easily digestible and fiber-rich foods to keep their bowels smooth. When the child has dry stools, laxative measures should be taken. Do not let the child force the stool. Do not let the child cough loudly. Children with coughs should take cough medicine under the guidance of a doctor. Avoid children crying loudly to prevent increased abdominal pressure.

These foods are very helpful in preventing hernia in children.

1. Bamboo shoots and celery

Bamboo shoots are sweet, cold and have a laxative effect. The plant fiber they contain can increase intestinal water retention, promote gastrointestinal motility, reduce intestinal pressure, reduce stool viscosity, soften stool and make it easier to excrete. It can be used to treat constipation and help enhance the body's immune function. Celery contains a lot of crude fiber, which can stimulate gastrointestinal motility, promote defecation, and avoid excessive force in hernia and aggravate the condition.

2. Salt water

Parents can give their children a cup of light salt water on an empty stomach every morning and a cup of honey before going to bed. This will keep bowel movements smooth and help prevent hernia in children.

3. Yogurt

Drinking yogurt is also good for promoting digestion. You can drink some yogurt at ordinary times, but remember not to mix it with carbonated drinks to avoid bloating, causing lower abdominal symptoms and aggravating small intestinal hernia.

The above-mentioned foods are very helpful for preventing hernia in children. If there is a child suffering from this disease at home, you can give them more of these foods for diet therapy. However, during the cooking process, you must remember to keep it as light as possible. For example, when cooking eggplant, do not fry or stir-fry it. You can use steaming method to cook it, which is also delicious and light. Try not to eat foods that can easily cause abdominal distension in children, and also avoid raw, cold and irritating foods.