Inguinal Hernia in Children: Symptoms, Occurrence & Treatment

An inguinal hernia is the most common hernia. It occurs in the abdomen near the groin area. It can occur at any age, but it’s more likely to happen during infancy and early childhood to 2%-3% of male babies and less than 1% of baby girls. About 1 in 4 males will have one at some time in their life. [Know - Hernia Causes & Symptoms in Children]

What Is Inguinal Hernia?

Its an occurrence in boys is related to the development and descent of the testes. The testes develop within the abdomen and around the seventh month of pregnancy, they descend into the scrotum. On their way through the abdominal wall, they pass through the inguinal canal. After they reach the scrotum, the opening behind should close. Failure to close adequately results in a hernia with an opening remaining in the abdominal wall at this point.

Inguinal Hernia Occurrence in the following ones 

1. New-born
2. Pre-mature baby
3. A baby who has a family history of hernia

Inguinal Hernia Signs & Symptoms

Following are the symptoms of inguinal hernia in newborn, pre-mature babies & child with family history. Read more  

1. The bulge in the groin
2. Swelling usually visible when the baby cries
3. If hernia can be pushed