Patient's question:
I have a hernia, and it always recurs frequently. Recently, I couldn't take it anymore and went to the hospital for examination and treatment. The diagnosis was irreducible hernia. I would like to ask what the contents of an irreducible hernia are mostly made of?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition is a recurrent hernia that has developed into an irreducible hernia. An irreducible hernia refers to a situation where the herniated contents cannot be returned to the abdominal cavity or cannot be fully returned. This type of hernia is generally long-lasting, with the herniated contents often being the greater omentum, which is adhered to the hernia sac. The symptoms vary depending on the nature of the herniated contents. If it is intestinal tissue, it is prone to strangulation, which can lead to intestinal obstruction. Once diagnosed, active surgical treatment is required.