Patient's question:
My mom has a big lump on her navel, which has been there for several years. Now the lump is getting bigger. I took her to see a doctor, and the doctor said it's a hernia. He said she needs to wear a hernia belt to restrict it. Additionally, surgical treatment is the only solution. What are the risks of hernia surgery for the elderly?Doctor's answer:
If the elderly person has a good physical condition on a daily basis, then the risk of surgery is not significant. If surgical treatment is not implemented, this hernia cannot be cured. It will cause inconvenience to the elderly person's life in the future. Therefore, it is recommended that if the elderly person's current physical condition allows, it is best to adopt surgical treatment as early as possible to eliminate potential problems. After surgery, it is important to get sufficient rest, and it will take about a month to return to normal life and work.