Patient's question:
Listen to what Mom said, the little Zhang brother next door suffers from a hernia, but I haven't heard of this condition before. Mom said that such diseases are congenital. I'm curious to understand but feel shy to ask directly, so could you tell me if a hernia is a congenital disease?Doctor's answer:
This hernia actually refers to a disease where a human organ or tissue returns to its normal anatomical position through congenital or acquired weak points, scars, or pores, entering another part of the body. Some people are born with congenital factors leading to hernia, while others develop it due to acquired factors, which varies from person to person. If you have a hernia, it is important to avoid factors that increase abdominal pressure. Surgery is usually required for treatment.