How do hernias form in children?

Every parent becomes particularly nervous when their child develops a hernia, because they do not understand the child's own feelings, and they also feel helpless and unable to help. At this time, in addition to maintaining a good attitude, the editor believes that parents also need to understand the specific causes of their children's hernia, which will be beneficial for treatment.

1. Umbilical hernia refers to the protrusion of some organs and tissues in the abdominal cavity from the navel. The skin on the outside is still intact. If you touch it with your hand, it is soft, and sometimes you can feel it moving inside.

Umbilical hernias usually develop during infancy. This is especially noticeable when the baby is coughing and crying. The reason for the formation of umbilical hernia is that the remaining atresia of the abdominal wall in the late stage of development is poor and has not closed well. This type of hernia has a higher incidence in blacks and low-birth-weight premature infants.

Some umbilical hernias are very small, while others are very large. The diameter of the fibrous ring can be 1 cm, which can only accommodate a little finger, or it can be 5 cm in size. The herniated contents may be the greater omentum or the small intestine. However, umbilical hernias can easily go back, and the chances of twisting or clamping causing necrosis of the contents inside are very small.

2. Inguinal hernia is the most common hernia in children. Like umbilical hernia, it can be said to be a defect of embryonic development. If the proceus vaginalis is not closed, the organs in the abdominal cavity, such as the intestines and peritoneum, may move into the groin and form an inguinal hernia. Groin development problems are not exclusive to men.

However, the ratio of male to female hernias is 4:1, and premature infants and those with high intra-abdominal pressure are more likely to develop inguinal hernias. For example, frequent constipation, ascites, etc. can cause abdominal distension and make inguinal hernia more likely to occur.

Therefore, don’t be too nervous when your child has a hernia, but make sure your child is in a relatively comfortable state. This will help to better treat your child’s hernia. It is also important to note that children's hernia problems should be treated surgically in a timely manner according to different situations.