How long does it take for a child's hernia to recover? Pay attention to these issues

Common hernias in children include umbilical hernia, which is the child's intestines protruding from the navel to the subcutaneous part, forming a spherical soft capsule. It usually heals around the age of two. If it is not healed at the age of two, the umbilical cord can be used to press the hernia ring to promote healing. If it still cannot heal at the age of four and the hernia ring is large, surgical treatment is required. There is also inguinal hernia. During the development of children, the peritoneal processus vaginalis did not shrink and close in time.

Pediatric hernia usually refers to congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernia, commonly known as air navel, is caused by the incomplete closure or weakness of the umbilical ring, and the abdominal organs protrude from the umbilical ring to the subcutaneous tissue. Usually within one year after birth, as the abdominal muscles gradually develop, most hernia rings gradually narrow and close naturally, and the prognosis is good. If the diameter of the hernia ring is 2-3cm or the baby is over 4 years old, surgical repair should be considered. Let us understand how long it will take for a child to recover after hernia surgery and what we should pay attention to.
At present, there are two surgical methods for pediatric hernia: traditional high ligation of the hernia sac and laparoscopic-assisted high ligation of the hernia sac, which can achieve the purpose of minimally invasive treatment. Generally, the child can be discharged from the hospital about 3 days after the operation. Under normal circumstances, the incision heals for about a week and needs to be changed twice. Do not contact the wound with water within two weeks to avoid infection. Children cannot engage in strenuous activities within 3 months. Indirect inguinal hernia in children is caused by a structure called processus vaginalis in the groin that does not close, and the contents of the abdominal cavity flow into the groin or scrotum, especially factors that cause increased groin pressure, such as crying, constipation, and strenuous activities.
What should you pay attention to after a child has a hernia:
1. Keep the gauze dry at the incision site. If it is contaminated or damp, replace it in time.
2. The gauze can be removed 7 days after the operation, and the incision is generally completely healed. If the gauze is contaminated and falls off, it needs to be replaced; if the stitches need to be removed, they should be removed 8-9 days after the operation.
3. Two weeks after the operation, take the child to the hospital outpatient department for a follow-up examination.

The best treatment period for pediatric colic is 4 to 6 years old. Children who are too young are not suitable for surgery. Because children are in the growth and development period, surgery is different from adult reconstructive surgery. Children need to wait at least 14 years old to undergo reconstructive surgery, and the best period for children's surgery is 4-6 years old. Before this, children usually use medication or other auxiliary hands to control, especially under one year old, so surgery is not recommended. Children can go to the hospital for regular check-ups and follow the doctor's advice until they reach the age of surgery. Moreover, if the child is too young, some of them will be properly cared for and self-healing may occur.
Try to reduce the child's standing or sitting, and pay attention for 7 days. After 7 days, the child can get out of bed and walk normally, or you can hold the child vertically, but pay attention for 7 days to 1 month. Children's hernia surgery is divided into conventional surgery and laparoscopic surgery, both of which are high hernia sac ligation. Avoid strenuous activities, crying, and constipation for at least one month to prevent the recurrence of inguinal oblique hernia. After conventional surgery, local swelling will be absorbed for more than a week.