Patient's question:
My grandfather is over eighty years old this year. He has had a hernia for more than five years. In the past two years, it didn't hurt much, and he occasionally had stomach pain. Recently, it has worsened. At his age, can he have surgery? If he cannot, what are some good treatment methods?Doctor's answer:
For elderly patients who experience a recurrence of hernia, the primary treatment approach is to determine the need for surgical intervention. Using a hernia belt generally cannot effectively achieve local fixation or reduce the risk of recurrence. Additionally, it is necessary to pay attention to improving preoperative examinations based on the patient's age and physical condition, carefully observing whether they meet the criteria for surgery, especially the contraindications, and how surgical intervention can be implemented. Routine attention should also be given to performing nursing duties properly.