Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my daughter discovered an inguinal hernia at the age of eighty-eight. There is noticeable swelling on the right side. The doctor suggested that I could give her medication first to see if it works. If it doesn't, we can consider surgery when she's a bit older. I'd like to ask if there are any other better methods?Doctor's answer:
For inguinal hernia, the main treatment method is to decide on surgery. If local significant swelling reappears, it can be appropriately decided to follow medical advice and use manual reduction followed by a hernia belt for local fixation. Daily attention should also be paid to defecation, avoiding straining, and preventing strenuous exercise, including running and jumping, as these may lead to acute recurrence. If symptoms do not improve after careful observation, it is decided to choose an appropriate time for surgical treatment.