What are the consequences of untreated hernia in children?

As parents, we must be vigilant about the symptoms of pediatric hernia and never ignore it, because pediatric hernia is very harmful to the baby's growth and development, it can easily lead to problems with the digestive system, and even have a certain impact on the child's future reproductive system. Some children may even become infertile in the future, which is of course more serious and may endanger the child's life.

The dangers of umbilical hernia in babies

1. Harm to the baby's digestive system: Once the baby's digestive system has problems, nutrient absorption will also be affected, and the baby's physical condition will deteriorate and the baby will have no ability to resist any disease. Therefore, the baby's normal development will also be hindered.

2. Impact on the reproductive and urinary system: Because the hernial sac of umbilical hernia in children compresses the urinary and reproductive organs for a long time, it will cause the baby's reproductive organs to develop poorly, thereby affecting the baby's fertility and even making the baby infertile for life.

3. Endangering the baby's life: When the umbilical hernia is stuck in the navel for a long time, it may become incarcerated. After incarceration, the protruding mass cannot be retracted by hand, and the local area gradually swells and becomes painful. Because the intestinal wall is under pressure and blood circulation is poor, there is a risk of intestinal ischemia and necrosis if it lasts for more than 24 hours, which can endanger the baby's life.

4. Harm to the baby's mind: As the umbilical hernia gradually increases, the baby will also grow up day by day. When his IQ develops to a certain level, he will find that his body is different from that of normal people. This will cause the baby to become depressed and become autistic.

Treatment of hernia in children

After suffering from hernia, you can choose the treatment plan according to the duration of the disease, the severity of the disease, and whether there are other diseases according to the following procedures:

1. Consider using a hernia belt to treat reducible hernia in infants and young children. If the condition is not too serious, about 95% of infants and young children can be cured using this method.

2. Most patients should consider surgical treatment, but it is also beneficial to use a hernia belt in time before undergoing surgical treatment. First, it can prevent the further development of the disease, and second, it can effectively prevent the occurrence of critical complications such as hernia incarceration and intestinal obstruction.

Surgical treatment of hernia in children is relatively difficult because the organs and tissues in various parts of children are relatively small, and the vas deferens, spermatic artery, etc. are extremely susceptible to damage. Hernia surgery may affect the patient's future fertility and cause infertility.

1. Children who refuse to cooperate with treatment and cry loudly after surgery may easily develop complications, have a high recurrence rate, and be more dangerous.

2. Surgical treatment of hernia in children often requires general anesthesia, which can easily damage brain cells and cause intellectual development disorders.

3. Therefore, pediatric hernia patients should try to avoid surgical treatment and choose professional institutions, specialized hospitals and drugs for professional guidance treatment as much as possible.