An inguinal hernia is the protrusion of part of the intestine through an opening in the abdominal wall in the upper thigh, caused by a congenital defect or weakness in the child’s abdominal muscles.
Symptoms :
Swelling in the groin area or scrotum.
Pain in the groin area, especially when coughing, standing or walking.
Nausea and vomiting.
Redness of the skin color.
A feeling of heaviness or discomfort in the groin area.
Difficulty urinating or defecating.
Treatment :
Inguinal hernia is treated with surgery, which is minimally invasive, with the aim of returning the intestine to its normal position and strengthening the abdominal wall.
Recovery:
Recovery from inguinal hernia surgery is usually quick and the child can go home on the same day of surgery or after one day.
Complications of non-treatment:
Vomiting and inability to pass gas.
Pain and swelling of the surrounding tissues leading to strangulation of the hernia.
Strangulation of the hernia leading to death of the intestinal tissue.
Intestinal obstruction
