How should scrotal hernia in children be treated?

It is very normal for newborns to have hernias. If it is a boy, not only will there be hernias on the navel, but also on the scrotum. At this time, the scrotum will feel swollen and soft. Once a child has a scrotal hernia, it is better to treat it in time. Let’s learn about how to treat it today.

In about 5% of babies, the opening of this passage is still large enough for the intestine to slide down into the inguinal canal after birth, thus, an inguinal hernia may form. An inguinal hernia will not heal on its own.

For boys with inguinal hernias, your doctor may recommend a minor surgery to treat it, usually around the age of one. Because although inguinal hernia itself is not a big deal, the protruding intestinal tube may get stuck somewhere, affecting the blood supply to the local area and causing permanent necrosis of the tissue, which will have a great impact on the baby.

If a baby with an inguinal hernia has his intestines stuck, you may notice that the mass suddenly becomes larger, harder, or even black, and you won't be able to press it back into the baby's abdominal wall. Your baby may feel pain and have bloating and vomiting. At this point, you should take him to the emergency room immediately because he will need surgery right away.

Inguinal hernias in girls can also be cured through a minor operation. In addition, generally speaking, swollen labia of a girl after birth is most likely caused by too much fluid in the newborn baby or too much hormones from the mother before birth. This swelling is harmless and the fluid will pass out in your baby's urine within a few days after birth.

This is the method for treating scrotal hernia in children. It should be noted that if a girl has hernia, it can also be treated through surgery. Moreover, when a child suffers from hernia, special attention should be paid to the child's physical hygiene. It is very necessary to maintain good hygiene habits.