Patient's question:
I had digestive problems for a while, often accompanied by a heavy pain in my abdomen and difficulty defecating. Moreover, when lying down or sitting, I felt a small lump bulging in my stomach. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with a hernia. A friend told me that I could treat the hernia with palm massage. Is this effective?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, if it is a hernia, it generally requires surgical treatment. For children under one year old, conservative treatment can be used to carefully monitor whether it can recover. However, adults or older children usually need surgical treatment, with a mesh placed through laparoscopy. Massage is ineffective. It is recommended that you go back to a regular hospital for a follow-up. There are many methods for treating diseases, but since the patient's condition is different, the treatment method will also be different. Therefore, it is necessary for the patient to go to a professional institution for a detailed examination as soon as possible to prescribe the correct treatment.