Patient's question:
When you eat food, it is all piled up inside your stomach, making your stomach very large and uncomfortable. It's also hard to have a bowel movement. All of this is due to the hernia. I made up my mind to have hernia surgery. After the hernia surgery, how long can I have intimate relations? Can the frequency still be the same as before?Doctor's answer:
Hernia can cause discomfort such as a heavy feeling in the lower abdomen, fatigue, and pain, especially when standing or exerting oneself. An incarcerated hernia may lead to worsened abdominal pain and symptoms like the inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement. Currently, hernia requires surgical treatment, and postoperative rest is necessary. Avoid constipation, strenuous exercise, and activities that may trigger a recurrence of the hernia. Based on your description, sexual activity between partners is generally not recommended until one month after the surgery.