Medical Grade CHILD UMBILICAL HERNIA Belt, Infant Abdominal Binder, Baby Navel Truss Support

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the content of your hernia – if the hernia contains a part of your bowel, muscle or other tissue, there may be a risk of strangulation or obstruction Femoral hernias also happen when fatty tissue or part of your bowel pokes through into your groin at the top of your inner thigh. If required, hernias can be treated in an operation under general anaesthetic, lasting between 30 minutes and an hour. In many cases, this can be as day surgery – a child will arrive at the hospital, have the operation and be able to go home on the same day. Occasionally a child will need to stay in hospital overnight. If your child has a dressing after their operation, gently remove it after 48 hours. If the dressing falls off before this time it does not need to be replaced.

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My baby is finding it hard to breathe ו My baby is finding it hard to breathe – babies under 3 months (Easy Read RAG)diaphragmatic hernias – where organs in your tummy move into your chest through an opening in the diaphragm; this can also affect babies if their diaphragm does not develop properly in the womb In some cases, they may refer you to a nearby hospital for an ultrasound scan to confirm the diagnosis or assess the extent of the problem. Being a boy with undescended testes,. This means the testicles didn’t move into the scrotum before birth. Cough and breathlessness in children under 1 year of age ו Cough and respiratory tract infection podcast

Medical Grade CHILD UMBILICAL HERNIA Belt, Infant Abdominal

Part of the normal development that happens when a baby is in the womb is the closure of the abdominal muscles just below the navel, forming what is known as the umbilical ring. Sometimes, the muscles don’t come together completely and a small hole remains. After birth, the intestines can push through the opening, causing an umbilical hernia. Make sure you discuss the benefits and risks of the procedure with your surgeon in detail before having the operation. More information Hernias often happen in newborns. But you may not notice a hernia for a few weeks or months after birth. You should go to your nearest A&E straight away if you have a hernia and you develop any of the following symptoms:

What are the complications of an umbilical herniotomy?

Steri-strips can be removed by gently peeling them off whilst your child is in the bath five days after the operation. If the steri-strips fall off before this time it is not necessary for them to be replaced.