What causes hernia in children?

Pediatric hernia, as a common pediatric surgical disease, is closely related to factors such as patent processus vaginalis, increased intra-abdominal pressure and reduced abdominal wall strength.

1. Patent processus vaginalis: During embryonic development, the presence of the processus vaginalis is normal, and it usually closes on its own shortly after the baby is born. However, in some children, this structure may not close completely, leaving a potential channel through which organs or tissues in the abdominal cavity can enter the inguinal canal or even descend into the scrotum, thus forming a hernia.

2. Increased intra-abdominal pressure: In daily life, children's intra-abdominal pressure will temporarily increase due to factors such as crying, coughing, and constipation. If the processus vaginalis is not closed at this time, the high-pressure intra-abdominal environment may push the contents of the abdominal cavity to protrude through this unclosed channel, forming a hernia sac.

3. Reduced abdominal wall strength: Some congenital or acquired factors, such as local muscle dysplasia and poor healing of surgical incisions, may lead to weakened local abdominal wall strength, providing conditions for the occurrence of hernia.

After understanding the causes of pediatric hernia, parents should pay attention to providing their children with balanced nutrition, promoting healthy physical development, and reducing increased abdominal pressure caused by crying, coughing, etc. At the same time, once a child is found to have symptoms of hernia, he or she should seek medical attention in time and follow the advice of professional doctors for standardized treatment. Through scientific cognition and correct response, pediatric hernia can be effectively managed and treated.