Hernias occur in about 30% of children, and umbilical and inguinal hernias appear most often, both in boys and girls. The causes of this disease are hereditary predisposition, various effects on the fetus during pregnancy, as well as hormonal imbalance of the expectant mother and child. The further success of its treatment depends on the timeliness of detecting a hernia.
Instructions
Step 1
In an inguinal hernia, tissue or organ extends out of the abdominal cavity through the inguinal canal. In boys, some of the contents may descend into the scrotum. An inguinal hernia manifests itself most often in children aged from six months to two years. It can be found when the child is crying, disturbing, or when he picks up heavy objects.
Step 2
Defining an inguinal hernia is quite simple. During the period of activity of the baby, a swelling forms in the inguinal or inguinal-scrotal region. If you press lightly on the resulting tumor, then it disappears - the hernia is reduced. Usually, parents themselves find an inguinal hernia. If you have any suspicions, you need to see a doctor urgently. Sometimes a hernia is very similar to a cyst of the spermatic cord or dropsy of the testicle. To diagnose this disease, the doctor usually prescribes an ultrasound scan.
Step 3
Umbilical hernia is more common in newborn babies. It manifests itself in a protrusion in the navel, which easily fits into the abdominal cavity when pressed. Umbilical hernia appears during crying, screaming. The development of an umbilical hernia is facilitated by frequent constipation, prolonged crying, rickets, and decreased muscle tone.
Step 4
With a small hernia (1, 5 centimeters), it can be almost invisible. It can be determined only by pressing on the baby's navel. In this case, the finger will "fall" into the abdominal cavity, and it will be easy to find out the size of the hernia. If the umbilical hernia is large, a swelling is constantly visible in the navel, which increases with crying.
Step 5
Sometimes in the first months of a baby's life, the hernia may increase. However, don't panic. Typically, an umbilical hernia heals on its own without surgery. Surgical treatment is resorted to if the umbilical ring has not dragged on by the age of 5-7 years. Traditionally, an umbilical hernia is treated with massage, frequent laying on the tummy, and gymnastics.
