How long after pediatric hernia surgery can a child start walking?
Disease description:
Last week, my child had a hernia surgery at the county people's hospital. After the surgery, he felt fine and rested at home for several days. How long after pediatric hernia surgery can a child start walking?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
After undergoing hernia surgery, children generally need about a week before they can get out of bed and walk. Hernia surgery is a minimally invasive procedure with small incisions, but young children have relatively weaker constitutions and varying recovery abilities, so the time for getting out of bed may differ. Post-surgery, it's important to limit the child's physical activity and ensure adequate daily rest. When walking after getting out of bed, vigorous exercise should be avoided. Typically, children can return to normal activities around three months after surgery.
