Patient's question:
I have recently developed a hernia and it is very uncomfortable. The doctor said I need surgery, but I'm afraid it will be too expensive, and we don't have that much money at home. I want to find a more cost-effective treatment method that is safer than surgery. How can a hernia be treated and improved?Doctor's answer:
You are an adult with an inguinal hernia, which is acquired and primarily caused by the relaxation of the inguinal canal. Under increased intra-abdominal pressure, the small intestine and omentum can bulge through the inguinal canal, even into the scrotum. Since it is a structural defect identified during post-mortem examination, surgical treatment is required. Inguinal hernia repair is a relatively minor surgical procedure with very safe surgery and anesthesia, and the cost is also relatively low, which can be fully covered by most families independently. Medical insurance and the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme can also provide advance payment.