Patient's question:
Yesterday, while having dinner with a brother, he suddenly felt severe stomach pain, but he couldn't specify exactly where it was. Later, he mentioned that he had previously had a hernia and had undergone surgery, fearing that it might have flared up now.Hello doctor, what should I do if a hernia flares up after surgery?
Doctor's answer:
Hernia is primarily caused by increased abdominal pressure and weak local ligaments. If symptoms such as coughing, hiccups, urinary retention, or severe constipation, which increase abdominal pressure, reappear after surgery, they can easily lead to a hernia recurrence. Once a hernia recurs, it is generally more difficult to treat than an initial hernia. Therefore, it is important to seek professional medical follow-up and treatment promptly. In daily life, it is advisable to rest more and maintain a reasonable diet, with a focus on light and easily digestible foods, while avoiding spicy and irritating foods.