Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I'm someone who dislikes activities after dinner, but usually, there's nothing much to do. However, in the afternoon, I ate too much and then focused on running, which led to side stitches halfway through. Deep breaths make my throat feel painful and compressed, and I also feel a dull ache in my chest. Doctor, how should I treat the side stitches?Doctor's answer:
The main treatment for hernia is to decide on surgical intervention. It also requires considering the patient's age. If the patient is an infant, there is a possibility of spontaneous healing, but adults do not heal on their own, so it may be necessary to determine the appropriate time for surgical intervention. It is also appropriate to decide whether local repair or the use of a mesh should be employed for repair, as the results are quite effective. In daily life, it is advisable to use a hernia belt for fixation.