Patient's question:
Before, I only heard that children could get hernias, and my child also had one when he was young. But recently, when my mother's abdomen swelled, after a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said she had a hernia, and then I learned that adults can also get hernias. How should adult hernias be treated?Doctor's answer:
For hernia, especially for hernia in adults or the elderly, the main treatment method is to decide on surgical intervention. It is necessary to pay attention to postoperative care, as there is a possibility of complications. In daily life, it is important to prevent various situations that may lead to a decrease in intra-abdominal pressure, including abdominal pain, constipation, and acute or chronic cough, as these can easily cause an increase in intra-abdominal pressure, leading to recurrence.