What is the treatment for hernia in children?

When children encounter hernia problems, parents usually feel very anxious. When a child has a hernia, the navel will feel severely swollen. At this time, parents want to give their children timely treatment and want their children to get better quickly. However, there are many treatments for pediatric hernia. Today we will summarize the treatment methods.

1. Conservative treatment mainly includes two types of drug therapy and hernia belt therapy. Drug therapy can relieve symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation, etc. caused by hernia, thereby reducing the hernia; the disadvantage is that it cannot control hernia prolapse, let alone cure hernia. Commonly used Chinese patent medicines include Hernia Neixiao Pills, Juhe Pills, Buzhong Yiqi Pills, etc.; or grind cinnamon into powder and mix with vinegar, wrap gauze on the navel, etc. Hernia belt therapy: It can quickly stop the bulging of the hernia, thereby effectively preventing the development of hernia and relieving symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and constipation caused by hernia. The disadvantages are that it is inconvenient to use and cannot cure hernia. When a child suddenly pushes hard and the intestinal tract in the abdominal cavity protrudes too much, the child should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately.

2. Timely treatment of pediatric hernia usually occurs soon after the child is born and the incidence rate is relatively high. When a child cries, runs, or exerts too much force, a lump will be seen above the scrotum/labia. The lump disappears after the child becomes quiet. Therefore, some children may not know about the illness for a long time. This results in missing the best time for treatment and leaves lifelong regrets. Hernias in children generally do not cause obvious discomfort. Once the disease progresses, the lump will fall close to the scrotum/labia, making it inconvenient for the child to move. In severe cases, it may become incarcerated and cannot be reduced, and may even be life-threatening. At the same time, once incarceration occurs, children often suffer a lot of pain.

These are the treatment methods that should be taken when encountering pediatric hernia, so parents do not need to be particularly nervous when encountering pediatric hernia. However, it is also necessary to send the child to the hospital in time for specific diagnosis and treatment. And be sure to pay attention not to let your child do strenuous exercise, otherwise it will aggravate the abdominal pain.