What should I do if my child has small intestinal hernia? How to treat it?

Small intestinal hernia is a very common disease that endangers human health. Generally, except for some infants with mild hernia who may heal themselves, others cannot heal themselves and must go to the hospital for professional treatment to recover. So what are the causes of small intestinal hernia?

Causes of intestinal hernia in babies

1. The processus vaginalis is not closed

The testicles of boys descend to the scrotum through the inguinal canal before birth, and the peritoneum moves downward to form the processus vaginalis. If the processus vaginalis has not closed after the baby is born, or if it closes incompletely, it will become a larger cavity, and the contents of the abdominal cavity will protrude to the body surface, forming a small intestinal hernia.

2. Increased abdominal pressure leads to damage of the abdominal wall membrane

Small intestinal hernia in children is mainly caused by excessive movements or excessive force such as coughing, constipation, crying, etc., which increases the abdominal cavity pressure and leads to damage of the abdominal wall membrane and protrusion of organs, thus forming a small intestinal hernia.

3. Imperfect development of the abdominal wall membrane

Small intestinal hernia is caused by congenital developmental deficiencies, which mainly refers to the fact that the abdominal wall membrane of some children is underdeveloped and too thin, causing the organs to easily break through the membrane and protrude outward to form a hernia.

Experts remind that small intestinal hernia is a common disease in surgery. If small intestinal hernia is not treated for a long time, the mass will become larger and larger, which will cause great harm to the child's life, body and other aspects. Therefore, parents must treat it as soon as possible if they find that their children have small intestinal hernia, and do not miss the best time to treat small intestinal hernia.

When is the best time to treat intestinal hernia in children?

According to experts from the Hernia Department of Beijing Jinqiao Hospital, the treatment time of small intestinal hernia can be divided into three stages:

The first stage is: there is a protrusion in the groin, which is painless and itchy. It protrudes when standing and returns to the abdominal cavity when lying down.

The second stage is: the lump in the groin is painful and cannot return to the abdominal cavity;

The third stage is: if the intestine cannot be restored for a long time, serious complications such as intestinal ischemia and necrosis may occur;

Experts remind: If you find any illness, take your child to a regular hospital for treatment immediately. Otherwise, if the treatment is delayed until the third stage, the difficulty of treatment will increase and the cost of treatment for the child will also increase. Summer is the season when the human body's metabolism is the fastest. Choosing the right method will make hernia treatment more effective.

What should we pay attention to when we have small intestinal hernia in children?

1. Since intestinal hernia can occur in infancy, you should always pay attention to the child's groin or scrotum during this period to see if it is swollen or if there is a lump that appears and disappears from time to time. If you have any questions, consult a doctor in time.

2. Although most boys suffer from small intestinal hernia, girls can also get hernia. We should be more vigilant about small intestinal hernia in girls because the ovaries and fallopian tubes often enter the hernia sac.

3. Do not wrap the baby's abdomen too tightly during infancy to avoid increasing intra-abdominal pressure. Do not let your child stand up too early to prevent the intestine from falling and forming an inguinal hernia.

4. Eat easily digestible foods rich in fiber to keep bowel movements smooth. When a child has dry stools, laxative measures should be taken and the child should not be forced to strain to defecate.

5. Don’t let your child cough loudly. Children with cough should take cough suppressants under the guidance of a doctor. Avoid letting your child cry loudly to prevent increased abdominal pressure.