How to care for children after hernia surgery What are the precautions after hernia surgery in children

Many boys will find that their genitals are swollen when they are emotionally excited, especially when they cry for a long time, but after their emotions stabilize, their genitals will slowly return to normal. In fact, this situation is generally caused by pediatric hernia and usually requires surgical treatment. So what should we pay attention to in the postoperative care of pediatric hernia surgery?

1. Protect the wound and avoid infection

There will be some wounds after the operation of hernia in children. At this time, you must help the baby protect the wound to avoid infection. Usually after the operation, the wound will be covered with a layer of gauze. At this time, keep the gauze clean and don't let the baby scratch it with his hands to prevent viral infection.

2. Observe whether the scrotum is swollen

After the operation, children's hernia will still have different degrees of swelling, which usually takes about 2-3 days to subside slightly. If the swelling in the recommended column is found, it will not disappear for a long time, and there is congestion, you must ask the doctor to check it in time.

3. Avoid your baby from crying and get more rest

After surgery for pediatric hernia, the wound will experience varying degrees of pain, and many babies will cry at this time. It is best to use some methods to divert the baby's attention and avoid crying and making a fuss. If necessary, you can also take or inject sedatives to make the baby sleep.

Try not to let your baby sit or stand for a long time after the operation. When you find that the scrotum has dropped, it is best to massage it with your hands in time and push it to the abdominal cavity.

4. Baby sleeps on his side

After surgery for pediatric hernia, it is best to let the baby sleep on his side and place a cotton diaper on the genitals to prevent the baby from wetting the gauze and contaminating the wound.

5. Pay attention to weather changes and avoid catching a cold

After the baby's hernia surgery, it is best to add or remove clothes for the baby in time according to weather changes to avoid catching a cold. After the surgery, if the baby has a cough due to a cold, there will be severe pain in the genitals, which is likely to increase abdominal pressure and induce hernia again. Therefore, try to avoid the baby catching a cold due to catching a cold.