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Inguinal hernia in children is common, especially in premature boys. Surgery is always recommended once diagnosed to prevent strangulation. Laparoscopic hernia repair in children costs Rs 35,000 to Rs 70,000 in India and has excellent outcomes.
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Hernia in Children — A Complete Guide for Indian Parents
Discovering that your child has a hernia can be worrying. Here is everything you need to know about childhood hernias in India.
How Common Are Hernias in Children?
Inguinal hernia occurs in 1 to 5% of all children and up to 30% of premature babies. It is 6 times more common in boys than girls. Umbilical hernia is very common in newborns, occurring in up to 20% of babies, but most close spontaneously by age 4 to 5 years.
What Causes Hernia in Children?
Inguinal hernia in children is caused by a patent processus vaginalis — a channel that normally closes before birth. When it remains open, the intestine or other abdominal contents can slide into it causing a hernia. It is not caused by anything the parents did wrong.
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Symptoms of Hernia in Children
A bulge in the groin or scrotum in boys. A bulge in the groin or labia in girls. The bulge may come and go — more visible when crying, straining, or standing. Fussiness and crying in infants, especially when the bulge is visible. Vomiting and refusing feeds (sign of strangulation — emergency).
When Is It an Emergency?
If the hernia cannot be pushed back (irreducible hernia) it is an emergency. Signs of strangulation include severe pain and crying, hard and tender bulge, redness of the skin over the bulge, vomiting, and fever. Go to the emergency department immediately.
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Dr. Lokendra Kumar (MS General Surgery, FIAGES, FMAS) — 20 years of experience — practices at Fortis Greater Noida, Noida. Call MySurgery at 8588967050 to book a consultation.
Hernia Surgery in Children — What to Expect
Inguinal hernia surgery in children is always recommended once diagnosed because the risk of strangulation in children is higher than in adults. Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. Duration is 30 to 45 minutes. Most children go home the same day.
Laparoscopic hernia repair in children: 3 tiny incisions, 30 to 45 minutes, same-day discharge. Both sides can be checked laparoscopically even if only one side is symptomatic.
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Cost of Hernia Surgery for Children in India
Delhi: Rs 40,000 to Rs 75,000. Mumbai: Rs 45,000 to Rs 80,000. Bangalore: Rs 40,000 to Rs 72,000. Chennai: Rs 38,000 to Rs 70,000. Noida: Rs 35,000 to Rs 68,000. Tier-2 cities: Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000.
Is Hernia Surgery Covered by Insurance for Children?
Yes. Hernia surgery for children is covered by most family floater health insurance policies. Children's group health insurance through parents' employers also covers hernia. MySurgery helps with cashless claims for children's hernia surgery.
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