How is hernia in children diagnosed? Five necessary methods for diagnosing hernia in children

If you want to diagnose a hernia in a child, you can use the general method, which mainly involves a careful inquiry into the medical history, and then observing whether there is a soft mass in the pubic region and scrotum, and using your fingers to touch the mass to make a judgment. It can also be confirmed through examination, including B-ultrasound examination and laparoscopy.

Pediatric hernia is one of the common pediatric diseases, which can be divided into inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. Inguinal hernia is mostly caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close in time, while umbilical hernia is caused by the failure of the umbilical ring to shrink and close in time. This disease is extremely harmful to the health of children and must be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. So how is pediatric hernia diagnosed?
1. General diagnosis of hernia in children
1. Ask about medical history <br/>To diagnose hernia in children, doctors must first ask about medical history, mainly because of whether there are local and systemic symptoms of typical hernia. If there is a lump in the abdominal wall, it is necessary to ask whether the lump has disappeared during its occurrence and development, and whether the enlargement of the lump has caused indigestion or abdominal pain. By asking about the medical history, the condition can be confirmed to a certain extent, which is of great significance for the diagnosis of hernia in children.
2. Observe the pubic region and scrotum for any soft lumps . First, let the child lie quietly and flat, then undress and diaper to expose the abdomen and reproductive organs. Carefully observe the pubic region and scrotum for any soft lumps. If so, it may be a hernia.
3. Touch and press the lump with your fingers <br/>If there is nothing in the hernia sac, touch and press the lump with your fingers and slide left and right. You can clearly feel the inner walls of the "processus vaginalis" rubbing and sliding against each other, just like rubbing a ribbon. This proves that the processus vaginalis is in an open state, and can also confirm pediatric hernia.
2. Diagnosis of hernia in children
1. B-ultrasound examination <br/>If the child does not show very typical symptoms and it is difficult to make a clear diagnosis through general methods, B-ultrasound examination can be performed. B-ultrasound examination can clearly see the specific situation of the abdomen and can also detect hernia if it is present. It is a commonly used examination method for diagnosing hernia in children.
2. Laparoscopic examination <br/>Some pediatric hernias are hidden and have no obvious clinical symptoms on the surface. It is also difficult to detect the condition through B-ultrasound examination. In this case, laparoscopy is usually required for diagnosis, because this negative hernia can only be seen under laparoscope.