Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been feeling constant pain in my groin area recently, and sometimes it even causes abdominal pain. The hospital said this is an inguinal hernia. What is this condition? Do I need surgery? I want to ask how should an inguinal hernia be treated?Doctor's answer:
Patients with inguinal hernia should undergo surgery in a timely manner. Inguinal hernia is caused by increased intra-abdominal pressure and weakened abdominal wall strength, leading to the protrusion of intestinal tubes or organs from the weak areas of the abdominal wall. Patients should prevent the recurrence of constipation and avoid actions that easily weaken the hernia sac, such as squatting and lifting. If the hernia sac does not retract and abdominal pain subsides, it may indicate a strangulated hernia, requiring immediate emergency surgery to prevent intestinal suppuration.