Patient's question:
I had digestive problems for a while, with a heavy pain in my stomach and difficulty defecating. Moreover, when lying down or sitting, I felt a small lump bulging in my stomach. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with a hernia. A friend told me that I could treat the hernia with palm massage. Is this effective?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, if it is a hernia, it generally requires surgical treatment. For children under one year old, conservative treatment can be used to carefully observe whether it can recover. However, adults or older children usually need surgical treatment, with the placement of a mesh through laparoscopy. Massage is ineffective. It is recommended that you go back to a formal hospital for follow-up. There are many methods for treating diseases, but since the patient's condition is different, the treatment methods will also vary. Therefore, it is necessary for the patient to go to a professional institution for detailed testing as soon as possible to prescribe the correct treatment.