Inguinal hernia in children: Common manifestations and complications

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Inguinal hernia in children is a congenital disease that directly affects the development of children. Inguinal hernias are common in boys and inguinal hernias in preterm infants. If not detected and treated promptly, the disease can lead to dangerous complications.

1. What is an inguinal hernia?

Inguinal hernia is a congenital disease caused by the appearance of a small catheter from the abdomen to the groin area, causing the abdominal or intestinal fluid to run down, forming a large bulge in the groin.
Usually, in the last months of pregnancy or the first few months after birth, the peritoneal tube of the baby will close on its own. The older the child, the lower the self-closing ability of the peritoneum. In case the peritoneal tube does not close, it will cause an inguinal hernia in the child. In addition, the disease can also form due to the child pushing too much after a long period of constipation or continuous cough. Inguinal hernia in children can be seen on one side or both sides, the rate of inguinal hernia on the right side is more than the left side.
When inguinal hernia, the child is examined and treated as soon as possible. If left untreated for a long time, the disease not only slows down the development of children but also causes dangerous complications.

2. What are the manifestations of inguinal hernia in children?

Inguinal hernia in children has the following manifestations:
Appears a bulging tumor in the child's inguinal region. In boys, this bulge also spreads to the scrotum, in girls, the pubic - labia majora. If the child is lying still, it is difficult to detect the bulge because then the herniated mass (abdominal fluid or intestine) goes back into the abdomen, the child's groin area returns to normal. The size of the bulging tumor will increase when the child is active, running, coughing, fussing or pushing. The hernia can be seen moving along the inguinal canal when the child runs and jumps. Press on the bulging area to palpate the hernia sac. The hernia mass is soft and painless. It is possible to push the hernia mass to move. More serious disease is when the hernia is blocked, cannot return to the abdomen, causing the bulging area to swell and painful, accompanied by severe abdominal cramps, abdominal distention, constipation, crying children, vomiting or nausea.

Some diseases also manifest in the inguinal and scrotal areas that children may have such as: testicular torsion, hydrocele, inflammation of the scrotal inguinal canal, orchitis... If the child has these symptoms, Currently, parents need to take their children to the doctor as soon as possible. Based on the clinical manifestations and supportive tests, doctors will diagnose the condition and offer an effective treatment plan.

3. Dangerous complications of inguinal hernia in children

Inguinal hernia in children, especially inguinal hernia in infants can greatly affect the development of children and cause dangerous complications if not detected and treated promptly. Some common complications of the disease such as:
Digestive disorders, children with growth retardation Children with constipation, unable to have bowel movements Affect the testes in boys: testicular torsion, testicular atrophy Affect the chambers eggs in girls Necrotizing bowel obstruction due to intestinal or mesenteric failure to enter the abdomen but stuck at the neck of the bag or stuck due to torsion. Blood cannot circulate, causing the intestines to necrosis Inguinal hernia in children cannot be cured on its own but must be treated with surgery. Parents need to carefully observe any abnormal signs in their children, do not self-treat at home or wait for the child to recover, serious complications will greatly affect the treatment process and cause difficult-to-recovery injuries. .
If the child has abnormal signs, parents should take the child to a reputable medical facility for advice and examination.
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