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What is testicular hernia? What is the treatment mechanism? We will discuss the most important information about testicular hernia in children and its treatment methods. Testicular hernia in children or inguinal hernia occurs in the area between the abdomen and the thigh and leads to swelling in the scrotum. This article is intended to provide you with the most important information, so continue reading: Testicular hernia in children
About 3% - 5% of newborns suffer from testicular hernia, and if it is not treated, it may lead to some complications. Testicular hernia may occur at any age, but it is common among newborns, and it appears after several weeks or months after birth.
When your child suffers from an inguinal hernia, you can notice a bulge in the groin or scrotum, and this bulge usually appears and then disappears, as it appears and grows while the child is crying, and becomes smaller when the child is asleep or quiet.
Why does testicular hernia occur in children?
Contrary to popular myths, stress or a crying baby does not lead to testicular hernia in children.
Testicular hernia occurs in children when part of the intestine swells, and the reason for this is the presence of weakness in the muscles of the abdominal wall, which led to the occurrence of hernia.
What are the types of testicular hernia in children?
It is important not to ignore signs of distress or pain in a child that may indicate medical conditions that require medical review. Here are the most important types of testicular hernia in children:
Incarcerated hernia
In a trapped hernia, you will find that your child vomits or feels pain, and the hernia becomes red and swollen, and you can notice that there are organs from inside the abdomen trapped in the hernia, and this type requires urgent surgical intervention to treat it.
Strangulated hernia
A strangulated hernia occurs if the blood flow to the hernia is cut off, and this leads to symptoms such as: severe pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, redness, and bruising around the hernia, and a rise in body temperature may occur, and blood appears in the stool.
Treatment of testicular hernia in children
Testicular hernia is treated by surgery, and the timing of the surgery depends on the severity of the symptoms and the type of hernia, as well as on the age of the child, and on his health status in general.
The surgery should be performed shortly after the diagnosis of testicular hernia in the child. The reason for this is that the intestines may become stuck in the inguinal canal, which leads to interruption of blood flow to it, and thus great damage to it, so it is important to expedite the operation to avoid this damage or any other complications.
The operation takes only one hour, and the child can go home the same day.
Care of the child after surgery for testicular hernia
Usually, you will notice the improvement of the child within less than a day of the surgery, and after his improvement, you can feed him and he can practice his activities as usual, but you cannot bathe him for two days after the operation.
Do not remove the medical tape placed in the place of the operation, as it usually goes away on its own or the doctor removes it during the first review of the child after the operation.
Are there complications that may occur due to testicular hernia in children?
Complications may occur in the child due to testicular hernia, including the following
A part of the intestine sticks to the abdominal muscles.
permanent damage to the intestines As a result of the interruption of blood supply to it.
When should you consult a doctor?
After undergoing testicular hernia surgery in children, you may notice a slight swelling around the operation site. This is normal and does not cause concern. You should consult a doctor if you find that the child is having difficulty urinating or has the following symptoms:
a rise in temperature
severe swelling
Redness of the operation site.
Bleeding.
severe pain
