What are the symptoms after hernia surgery in children?

Generally, after a child has a pediatric hernia, many parents will take their children to undergo surgery. However, after the surgery, many children's bodies will still have reactions. At this time, parents will feel very worried. But in fact, there will only be some symptoms if the disease recurs after the surgery. Therefore, parents must understand this knowledge in time at this time so that they can better take care of their children, which will be very beneficial to their children.

Pediatric hernia is also known as pediatric inguinal hernia, commonly known as "proctostomy", which is the most common disease in pediatric general surgery. During the embryonic period, there is a "process vaginal process of peritoneum" in the groin, which can help the testicles descend into the scrotum or be fixed by the round ligament of the uterus. After some children are born, this process vaginal process does not close completely, causing the small intestine, omentum, ovary, fallopian tube, etc. in the abdominal cavity to enter this process vaginal process, which becomes a hernia. If only peritoneal fluid enters the scrotum, it is scrotal edema.

The general incidence of hernia is 1-4%, which is 10 times that of girls in boys and even higher in premature babies, and may occur on both sides.

Hernia first affects the patient's digestive system, resulting in symptoms such as lower abdominal distension, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, poor nutrient absorption, fatigue and physical deterioration.

Because the groin is adjacent to the urinary and reproductive systems, elderly patients are prone to bladder or prostate diseases such as frequent urination, urgency, and nocturia; children may suffer from the normal development of the testicles due to the squeezing of hernias; and young and middle-aged patients are prone to sexual dysfunction.

Also, because the intestines or omentum in the hernia sac are easily squeezed or collided, causing inflammatory swelling, it is difficult to reduce the hernia, leading to hernia incarceration, as well as dangerous situations such as intestinal obstruction, intestinal necrosis, and severe abdominal pain.

Through the editor’s explanation, now you know what symptoms your child will have after pediatric hernia surgery. If these symptoms occur, parents must pay attention to them in time so that your child can get treatment as soon as possible. This is also very helpful for your child’s health, and you will feel more at ease when your child gets better.