Question
How long after pediatric inguinal hernia surgery can the child get up and walk? Do they need to go to the hospital for treatment? How long does the treatment take?
Answer
Pediatric inguinal hernia is often caused by the failure of the peritoneal processus vaginalis to close during the descent of the testicles in the embryonic stage, and it usually manifests in neonates. Symptoms include a bulge in the inguinal area, which can be detected by stimulating the child to cry or by applying pressure to the abdomen. Surgical treatment is an effective method, and the child can get up and walk within a week after surgery.