Patient's question:
My grandfather is over eighty years old this year. He has had a hernia for five or six years. For the past two years, it didn't hurt much, and he occasionally had stomach pain. Recently, it has worsened. At his age, can he have surgery? If he can't, what are some good treatment methods?Doctor's answer:
For elderly patients who experience a recurrence of hernia, the primary treatment method is to decide on surgical intervention. Using a hernia belt generally cannot effectively achieve local fixation or reduce the risk of recurrence. Additionally, it is necessary to pay attention to improving preoperative careful examinations based on the patient's age and physical condition. Careful observation is required to determine whether the patient meets the criteria for surgery, especially the contraindications for surgery, and how surgical treatment can be applied. It is also important to pay attention to proper nursing care on a daily basis.