There are no special dietary contraindications for children with inguinal hernias, and a normal diet is sufficient; surgery is usually the treatment of choice.
The main cause of inguinal hernia in children is the increase of pressure on the abdominal wall and the decrease of the strength of the abdominal wall tissues, which is not particularly related to diet. Therefore, there are no special dietary contraindications for children with inguinal hernias, and a normal diet is sufficient. If the child is over 1 year old, surgical treatment is required in principle, and fasting is required for 8 hours before the operation.
If the inguinal hernia occurs in infants under 1 year old, conservative treatment can be carried out; if the age is over 1 year old, surgery is recommended because the hernia mass may continue to grow, which will aggravate the damage to the abdominal wall and increase the difficulty of treatment. Surgery is categorized into two main types: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery, and the appropriate type of surgery is chosen depending on the condition.
It is recommended that children with inguinal hernias seek prompt medical attention for treatment.