How Health's video: How to Diagnose a Child s Hernia

You may think of a hernia as a medical condition that affects adults, but it is actually a common occurrence in children and causes a significant number of the total surgical procedures done on small kids. In the most basic terms, a hernia occurs when a part of an internal organ pushes through a gap or hole in the surrounding tissue. Hernias can occur in many anatomical locations, including the brain and and diaphragm, but most common hernias in children are inguinal and umbilical. Most hernias do not cause significant medical problems, but they can become severe or even life-threatening with little warning. Therefore, it is important to seek medical advice when you suspect a hernia, and very helpful to be able to recognize signs of a possible hernia in a child. 's_Hernia