Patient's question:
Hello doctor, our elderly family member is also 78 years old this year. He always feels unwell and needs to see a doctor. He has elderly hernia, right inguinal hernia. The doctor said that as he is getting older, surgery is not recommended and he can only rely on medication. I would like to ask if there are any solutions?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, the treatment of hernia is mainly carried out through surgery. Nowadays, surgical methods are relatively simple and are all minimally invasive. That is to say, the operation can be successfully completed under laparoscopy, and the hospital stay is usually about 3 to 5 days. After the surgery, the main thing is to prevent excessive exercise and physical labor, and to minimize work that increases abdominal pressure. In addition to treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet and a good mood. Only with a positive attitude and adequate sleep can you quickly recover from the illness.