How to deal with umbilical hernia in children under one year until the operation time?
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what specificaly is the problem?
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Ascariasis is rare among infants of 1 yr old or younger and if infected outcome is more serious than adults. the peak age incidence is 2 yrs.\n\nU can ask ur doctor for evaluations like stool examination for egg, cyst etc and treatment plan.\n\nAscariasis is treated by \n1.ALBENDAZOLE 400 mg po single dose or \n\n2.MEBENDAZOLE 100 mg po bid for 3 days. \n\nthere are also other alternatives drugs for adults like.. \n\n3. Pyrantel pamoate, Piperazine citrate to paralyze the worm and remove from GIT. \n\n4.ur child might need vit-A supplement too. \n\n5.Other extreme aspect of ascariasis is intestinal obstruction which presents as acute pain abdomen, and might need surgical interventions ( endoscopy, elective surgical exploration)
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my son has all the same things done when he was 3. we got home and he coughed, and wouldn't you know it, blood all over the place! we ended up back in the hospital for a week! it can really happen, don't give her anything that is like children's Advil or Motrin, there is a component in those that can contribute to bleeding. see if the Dr will let her stay overnight even though they say it is a day surgery procedure that lasts about 2-3 hrs. just say you would rather be safe than sorry. i also think that age has a big part of it also. she is old enough to tell you if something feels wrong, but when they are younger they can't so they force themselves to cough to relieve the itch that comes along with healing. good luck
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A hernia repair requires surgery. There are several different procedures that can be used for fixing any specific type of hernia. In a standard repair, following appropriate anesthesia and sterilization of the surgical site, an incision is made over the area of the hernia and carried down carefully through the sequential tissue layers. The goal is to separate away all the normal tissue and define the margins of the hole or weakness. Once this has been achieved, the hole is then closed, usually by some combination of suture and a plastic mesh. When a repair is done by suture alone, the edges of the defect are pulled together, much like sewing a hole together in a piece of cloth. One of the problems with this approach is that it can put excessive strain on the surrounding tissues through which the sutures are passed. Over time, with normal bodily exertion, this strain can lead to the tearing of these stressed tissues and the formation of another hernia. The frequency of such recurrent hernias, especially in the groin region, has led to the development of many different methods of suturing the deep tissue layers in an attempt to provide better results.\n\nIn order to provide a secure repair and avoid the stress on the adjacent tissue caused by pulling the hole closed, an alternative technique was developed which bridges the hole or weakness with a piece of plastic-like mesh or screen material. The mesh is a permanent material and, when sewn to the margins of the defect, it allows the body's normal healing process to incorporate it into the local structures. This has proved to be a very effective means of repair.\n\nAfter the hernia repair is completed, the overlying tissues and skin are surgically closed, usually with absorbable sutures.\n\nFortunately, most hernia repairs (except in children) can be done with a variety of anesthetic methods. With modern general anesthetic techniques and monitoring, general anesthesia (inducing "sleep") can be very safe. However the surgery can also be performed under local anesthesia or regional anesthetics, often at the same time using sedation medications to help relax the patient. The specific type of anesthetic for an individual patient is selected after careful evaluation of the patient's general health and individual concerns.\nMost of the factors that lead to the development of hernias are beyond the control of the individual. Some of those factors are inherited and develop as the individual grows. The arrangement of the local tissues and their thickness and strength may greatly affect the relative risk of hernia over a lifetime. However, that risk can be increased by failure to use good body mechanics when lifting, poor abdominal support posture, and weight control problems.\nBecause there is no cutting nor sewing of muscle edges together and no placing the repair under tension, pain is minimal, restrictions after surgery are few and brief, and the recovery period is the most rapid of any surgical repair for hernias. There is actual return to normal activity, without restrictions, safely and comfortably in DAYS!\n\nMOST RAPID and SAFE RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITY
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I am about to have a hernia operation. I have had it for about 7 years (that I know of). It is bothersome from time to time, but if it doesn't bother you much, you can live with it. \n\nThey have no way of knowing how long you have had it. They can't deny it for pre-existing. \n\nI have to pay 20% - my total cost will be around $600.00 - so I would wait until you have insurance.
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you could have a hernia talk to your doc
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There are other options, check out lapband surgery. It is a band that is placed around your stomach to reduce it's size and restrict the opening so it empties slower. It is a gradual weight loss vs the quick loss by bypass surgery but the risks are so much less, it is done laporscopically and your recovery time is about one week of light duty. \nCompared to bypass the results of weight loss after 18 months are the same, so you lose it slower but after a year and half the results are equal to the bypass with out the risks. You can have fills to adjust the tightness of the band and it can be removed if for some reason need be. Once you have done the bypass there is NO turning back. Get informed, don't jump into something your not comfortable with. If your insurance covers bypass it probably will cover the lapband. One warning, it is a tool only, you have to be committed and follow the rules. It works!
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Its a hernia get him to the hospital NOW! My son had this too. He nearly died cos it nearly strangulated. At least get him checked.\n\nIf need be get him to a different hospital and get him checked for a hernia. Tell them it keeps coming and going thats what hernias do.
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get surgery easy surgery i had mine done a year ago. they do laproscopic surgery 4 tiny holes. less pain get to go home the same day or next day.
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Please, don't put your child's health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your child's mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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You are fortunate in a way that it was seen now. Most kids get diagnosed at age 11-14.  There are a number of things that can be done.  \nSurgery is a choice when the others are not giving proper results.  The people that I know who have had surgery have had the fusion of multiple vertebrae.  This stops the progression at that location, but it is one that left them on their back for an extended period of time and in a cast for several months.  Long term outcomes depend on the person and the amount of fusion that was done, but you can expect problems above and below the fusion area to develop later in life.  Surgery of this sort will not be an option for your son at this time.\nThe bracing and body jackets have come a long way in the last number of years.  This is one place to look at this point.  The aim is to keep the spine as straight as possible so that it doesn't grow up "bent".\nThere are a number of exercises that can be done to strengthen the back muscles to hold the back straight.\nThe biggest thing is to help keep your son's spine mobile and to encourage him to stand straight.\nIf scoliosis is properly taken care of, you can expect a normal life with less pain and mobility issues than otherwise.\nAll of this information is available from your doctor, physiotherapist or orthotist.
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no.  a stomach is not a simple pouch to hold stuff.  your kids' gonna be fed IV-wise until it's old enough for a transplant.  do they even HAVE stomach transplants?
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These activity restrictions are usually recommended:\n\n Limit stair climbing as much as possible.\n\n Don't lift anything heavier than your baby for the first two weeks.\n\n Ask your mate or a friend to do laundry, vacuuming, and other tasks that require bending, lifting, or pushing for at least the first few weeks after birth. Then resume such work gradually.\n\n Do not drive a car for the first two weeks.\n\n Take showers instead of tub baths until the incision is completely healed and dry.\n\nAsk your doctor or midwife for specific instructions on the care of your incision.\n\nWhen you are ready for exercise discuss with your doctor what exercises you can do.  Walking is a good start.
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Just continue to keep it elevated and ice it.  I know it's hard to do with a three year old they wait for no one.  I had surgery on my leg with a baby in tow as well. As long as you don't run a fever or feel any other additional pains etc. You should be fine, sometimes you will swell up a few days after but by tomorrow it should go down. If not, then call your doctor again and insist you need to be seen if they take it lightly.   You can barely move your fingers from the swelling so that's not too unusual but again if it worsens and you just don't feel it's right, insist on seeing the doctor. Good luck and fast healing!
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Take her to a Children's Hospital ASAP.\nThis happened to my little cousin.  He hadn't had a bowel movement in about a week, and they took him to a hospital and the DR said it would pass.  So a few hours later they took him to Children's and they said that if they would have waited any longer he would have literally burst.  They are now in the process of suing the first hospital.  I hope this doesn't scare you, but prompts you to go to a good hospital and quickly.
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I went through this with my son when he was almost four.  His left testicle would swell up and then go down again.  He never complained of pain.  It did this on and off for a few weeks and then we took him to an urologist.  He had what is called an inguinal hernia.  He had an opening between the abdomen and the scrotal sack which never comp. closed leaving a path for the testicle to go back and forth between the sack and the abdomen.  The doc put him under general ansth. and closed the opening with a small incision.  He also stitched the testicle to the sack (I know sounds terrible doesn't it) so It would not move and heal fixed where it is suppose to.  My son is now nine and you can barely see the scar, he really does not remember the procedure.  As for pain, the doc told us to keep him quiet for a day, nothing strenuous, yeah right.  He was ready to go as soon as we got home from the day surgery place.  It is a very simple procedure, of course with some risks as they place them under general ansth, but he is now fine and has no ill effects from the surgery.  Have your doc check it out, don't wait, the earlier they can fix the problem, the less likely that your child will remember it.
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freind there r different types of hernias which one u talking abt it ranges frm kids hernia to adults.and mostly all hernias need surgical treatment.but if the hernia is not much severe then u can control it by taking proper excercises,not lifting too much weight.but if its severe or started paining its better to consult ur doct.