Pediatric hernia is a common pediatric condition that refers to a condition in which a reducible mass appears in the groin or umbilical foramen in the child. Children are prone to hernias due to underdeveloped abdominal wall muscles and hydrocele. Hernias in children occur regardless of the season, but they are more likely to occur in spring and autumn, especially when the weather is warmer and less clothing is worn.
The symptoms of pediatric hernia mainly include a lump in the groin or umbilical hole, which is soft and sometimes painful. The lump will be more obvious when the child's abdominal pressure increases such as crying, coughing, and exercising. If incarceration occurs, the child will feel significant pain and experience symptoms such as vomiting and bloating.
There are two types of pediatric hernias: conservative and surgical. Conservative** is suitable for younger children with milder symptoms, and the hernia belt is mainly compressed and bandaged to make the hernia retract or relieve symptoms. For older and more severe children, surgery is generally used to repair the abdominal wall defect to produce a hernia.
Preventive measures for pediatric hernia mainly include reasonable feeding, avoiding excessive crying, and keeping stool smooth. At the same time, parents should pay attention to the physical condition of their children and seek medical attention in time if they find any abnormalities.
Although pediatric hernia is common, as long as it is detected in time and correctly, the prognosis is generally good. Parents should pay attention to their children's physical condition in daily life and do a good job of prevention to avoid hernia in their children. At the same time, for children who have already had hernias, they should be carried out as soon as possible so as not to affect the growth and development of the child.
The occurrence of hernia in children is related to the child's constitution and genetic factors, as well as the environment and lifestyle habits. In the process of children's growth, parents should pay attention to reasonable feeding and avoid factors that increase abdominal pressure, such as excessive crying and strenuous exercise. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to their children's physical health and seek medical attention in time if they find abnormalities.
In addition to conservative** and surgical**, pediatric hernia can also adopt the methods of traditional Chinese medicine**. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hernia in children is caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, cold condensation of liver veins, so the use of traditional Chinese medicine** can play a role in regulating qi and blood, warming meridians and dissipating cold. Traditional Chinese Medicine** methods for pediatric hernia include internal administration of traditional Chinese medicine, external application of traditional Chinese medicine, and acupuncture.
In short, pediatric hernia is a common pediatric disease, parents should pay attention to prevention and early detection, in the process, should choose the appropriate method according to the specific situation of the child, and should also pay attention to improving the child's physical fitness and living habits to prevent frequent hernia attacks. In daily life, parents should pay attention to their children's physical conditions, seek medical attention in time if they find abnormalities, and ensure the healthy growth of their children.