Patient's question:
I went for a walk with my wife last night when suddenly I experienced severe abdominal pain and a large lump in the groin area. At that time, the pain was so intense that I felt completely drained and couldn't move normally. My wife promptly called my son, who took me to the hospital. The doctor said it was a hernia. How should male hernias be treated best?Doctor's answer:
Hernia is mainly caused by scars or weak areas in the abdominal wall, local pressure elevation, or internal content weakness due to intense exercise. It can be classified into different types such as inguinal direct hernia, inguinal indirect hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia, and incisional hernia. Therefore, it is important to undergo surgery promptly after diagnosis, as medication is ineffective. Maintaining soft stools to prevent constipation and avoiding intense exercise are recommended.