Patient's question:
My sister's son had a hernia checked carefully when he was very young. At that time, the doctor recommended to wait and see, as the child was too young and it was possible for it to resolve on its own. Now that the child is eight years old, a careful check-up still shows the hernia. The family discussed it and decided to have the child undergo hernia surgery. What should be noted before having a hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hernia surgery requires attention to age, proper nursing training to prevent early discharge from bed or excessive exercise postoperatively, and to avoid recurrence of symptoms such as severe coughing and straining during bowel movements. It is also important to make appropriate decisions, drink plenty of water, and maintain bowel regularity. Elevated intra-abdominal pressure increases the likelihood of complications, and close observation of the wound for signs of infection, local edema, and other issues is necessary.