How to take care of pediatric umbilical hernia

Pediatric umbilical hernia requires the following care: not to squeeze the umbilical hernia with hard objects, localized pressure, and avoiding increased abdominal pressure. 1. Can’t squeeze the umbilical hernia with hard objects: if you squeeze the umbilical hernia with hard objects, it may cause the skin to break down and even lead to local infection, which will be red, swollen and oozing locally, thus leading to aggravation of the condition. 2. localized pressure: appropriate pressure on the umbilical hernia, can prevent the hernia contents from protruding again and again, as the child grows and develops, the umbilical hernia may be self-healing, pay attention to the use of soft objects to pressure. 3. Prevent the increase of abdominal pressure: abdominal pressure is one of the causes of umbilical hernia, so if the abdominal pressure increases, the umbilical cord will recurring swelling, so if there is constipation, coughing, these diseases that lead to increased abdominal pressure, must be actively treated. After the occurrence of umbilical hernia in children, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, some patients can be treated conservatively, some patients need surgery.