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Symptoms of Hernia in Children and Babies. Children are sometimes too young to describe hernia symptoms, so it is important for parents to know how to spot these signs. Symptoms of a hernia in a toddler or baby may include: A lump or swelling near the groin or belly button; Pain or tenderness around the groin or lower belly
The main symptom of an inguinal hernia in your child is a bulge you can see under the skin in their groin or scrotum. It may get larger after your child has been crying or straining. The bulge may come and go. It may get smaller or go away when your child is relaxed or asleep.
The majority of hernias in children — about 80 percent — are inguinal hernias, which means they are in the lower part of the abdomen, near the groin. In boys, the protruding piece of intestine may enter the scrotum, which can cause swelling and pain. In girls, the swelling is usually in the labia or the groin.
Signs and symptoms in children. Inguinal hernias in newborns and children result from a weakness in the abdominal wall that's present at birth. Sometimes the hernia will be visible only when an infant is crying, coughing or straining during a bowel movement. He or she might be irritable and have less appetite than usual.
A hernia creates a soft lump or bulge under the skin. In children, hernias usually occur in one of two places: An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area. An umbilical hernia occurs near the belly button.
A child with an incarcerated hernia may complain of pain in the area. The bulge may be tender to the touch and there may be areas of swelling or redness around the bulge. The child may also experience vomiting or pain in the abdomen (tummy).
What are the symptoms of a hernia in a child? Hernias often happen in newborns. But you may not notice a hernia for a few weeks or months after birth. Inguinal hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the groin or scrotum. Umbilical hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the bellybutton area.