Patient's question:
Grandpa had a hernia when he was young and underwent hernia surgery at that time. However, recently he has been feeling a lump in the groin area. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was discovered that the hernia had recurred. I would like to ask what should be done if a hernia recurs after surgery? Is surgical treatment still required? Will it recur again?Doctor's answer:
Recurring symptoms after hernia surgery are often due to the patient's advanced age and weak local muscle tissue, which increases the likelihood of recurrence. It is important to determine an appropriate treatment plan based on the severity of the condition. The decision can be made to perform surgery again, or to consider appropriate local repair to prevent recurrence. Additionally, it is necessary to pay attention to preventing situations that may reduce intra-abdominal pressure, such as constipation or even coughing, in daily life.