What to do if a baby girl has hernia

Many girls are particularly prone to hernia. Hernia means that some cells or organs in our body tend to deviate from their normal anatomical position, leading to the formation of weak points. This is very serious, so it must be treated actively, especially for some children. If they get hernia, the future development of their organs will be affected. So what should be done with hernia in baby girls?

Hernia should not be ignored

Although hernia is not a serious disease, if left untreated, it can have adverse effects on the baby.

1. Hernia first affects the baby's digestive system, which can easily cause lower abdominal distension, bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, poor nutrient absorption, fatigue and physical deterioration.

2. Since the groin area is adjacent to the urogenital system, the normal development of the testicles of male babies may be affected by the squeezing of hernia.

3. Because the intestines or omentum in the hernia sac are easily squeezed or collided to cause inflammatory swelling, the hernia cannot return to its original position, resulting in hernia incarceration (stuck there, affecting blood flow), as well as dangerous situations such as intestinal obstruction, intestinal necrosis, and severe abdominal pain.

Types of Qi

There are two types of hernias: those that occur in the navel are called umbilical hernias, and those that occur in the groin are called inguinal hernias. The main reason for hernia is due to defects in embryonic development. In layman's terms, there is a membrane inside the human body that covers various organs. However, if this membrane is not fully developed or has loose places, softer things such as large and small intestines can easily slip out from this gap. They are most likely to slip out when the baby is crying or coughing.

Inguinal hernia

One time when the mother was changing her baby's clothes, she suddenly found a piece of "flesh" protruding at the root of the baby's right thigh. It felt soft to the touch and went back after pressing a few times. The baby did not have any symptoms of discomfort. When taking the baby to the hospital for a checkup, the mother consulted the doctor, who said, "This is an inguinal hernia."

What does an inguinal hernia look like?

Inguinal hernia is a fairly common pediatric disease with an incidence of about 3%, and the chance of occurring in boys is about 5-10 times that in girls. Premature babies and babies with high intra-abdominal pressure are more likely to develop inguinal hernias, such as babies who are often constipated. A lump or bump is found in the groin area, and sometimes even swells up to the scrotum area. Most of these lumps appear after crying, coughing, sneezing, standing for a long time or strenuous exercise, but they will disappear naturally after lying down or resting. Sometimes you need to press them back with your hands. The pain caused by a simple hernia is usually not severe, but if there is persistent severe pain in the groin, the lump cannot be pressed back, and the symptoms persist for two or three days, it may be due to necrosis of the fallen intestines, fallopian tubes, etc. This is a very serious complication and can be life-threatening.