Patient's question:
Patient Age: My mother is 58 years old. She has a hernia for two years, located near the private parts. However, she is unwilling to seek treatment. She often gets angry and does a lot of physical labor.Past Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered.
Desired Help: She wants to understand whether not treating the hernia will affect her health.
Doctor's answer:
Hernia must be treated surgically. If left untreated and incarceration is discovered, it can easily lead to life-threatening complications again. This condition is different from other diseases; apart from surgery, any medicinal treatment or other methods are ineffective. It is essential to undergo surgery, as otherwise, if the condition suddenly worsens and incarceration occurs again, it can easily cause intestinal necrosis or even be life-threatening!