Patient's question:
Listen to what Mom said, the little Zhang brother next door has a hernia, but I haven't heard of this condition before. Mom said that such diseases are congenital. I'm curious to understand but don't feel comfortable asking directly, so could you tell me if a hernia is a congenital disease?Doctor's answer:
This hernia actually refers to a disease where a human organ or tissue returns to its normal anatomical position, but penetrates into another area through congenital or acquired weak points, scars, or pores. Some people are born with congenital factors leading to hernia, while others develop it due to acquired factors, which varies from person to person. If someone has a hernia, it is important to avoid unfavorable factors that increase abdominal pressure. In most cases, surgical treatment is required.