Patient's question:
Doctor, my friend is said to have a hernia, it's very serious. The doctor said that surgery is required, but they don't have money for treatment. Now they are resting at home. What happens if a person with a hernia doesn't have surgery? Is there a risk of life-threatening complications? Can it be treated with medication? If so, how should it be done?Doctor's answer:
Hernia is one of the most common diseases in clinical diagnosis of general surgery. It is mainly caused by the intestines detaching from the abdominal cavity when intra-abdominal pressure decreases. Therefore, taking medicine has no meaning, and only surgical treatment is effective. The most severe complication of hernia is when the intestines detach, which can lead to intestinal obstruction, followed by intestinal suppuration. In severe cases, it can cause diffuse peritonitis, characterized by severe abdominal pain, dry vomiting, and the cessation of bowel movements and. Severe peritonitis can be life-threatening.