What are the treatments for hernia in children? How to care for hernia in children?

There are two main treatments for hernia in children: conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Conservative treatment can only temporarily relieve symptoms and is suitable for children whose physical constitution cannot undergo surgery temporarily. A hernia belt can be used to suppress the hernia. Surgery can cure hernia completely, and generally surgery is required after conservative treatment.

Hernia in children is an organ displacement disease. When an organ in the body moves out of its normal position and reaches other anatomical parts of the body, it will cause severe pain. Hernia usually occurs in the groin because there are more organs in the abdomen. Hernia must be treated promptly after it occurs, otherwise it can easily endanger life and cause peritonitis and intestinal necrosis. So what are the treatments for hernia in children?

1. Treatment of hernia in children

1. Conservative treatment

If a child has a hernia, if it is not particularly serious, you can first use a hernia belt to suppress the hernia and control the gradual development of the hernia mass. However, conservative treatment cannot cure hernia, it can only relieve symptoms to a certain extent, so surgical treatment is still necessary in the end.

2. Surgery

Surgery is the only and fundamental way to treat hernia. Generally, surgery should be performed in time to prevent incarceration. Only some children with extremely weak bodies do not need surgery in time. Conservative treatment can be performed first and then surgery. As long as good care is taken after surgery, there will be no recurrence, and regular follow-up examinations are also required after surgery.

2. How to care for children after hernia surgery

1. Clean surgical wounds regularly

After hernia surgery, there will generally be a gap in the skin. The dressing should be changed on time every day, and the wound should be kept clean and dry. During the recuperation period, make sure the child lies down properly and is not allowed to turn over and move around, as this can easily tear the wound, causing it to become larger, inflamed, and infected.

2. Don’t feed your child foods that produce a lot of gas

After the hernia surgery, the child's digestive function has not recovered in time, so at this time, they should eat some easily digestible food, and avoid eating food that is easy to produce gas, such as soy products and carrots. You can eat more soft noodles, or give your child millet porridge. At this time, you should pay attention to supplementing high vitamins, and you can also give your child some fruit and vegetable juice appropriately.

3. Place a towel under the scrotum of male patients

Usually, you can fold a towel into a small square and put it under the scrotum. This can raise the scrotum and prevent blood accumulation, which can effectively relieve scrotal edema and pain. Usually, be careful not to let the child touch the scrotum or clamp his legs.