Patient's question:
Recently, due to physical discomfort, after a thorough examination, it was discovered that I have a hernia. What precautions should be taken for a hernia?Doctor's answer:
Because adults often suffer from chronic constipation and intense exercise, which can increase intra-abdominal pressure, it is said that adult hernia is very common in clinical practice and usually requires surgery for effective treatment. According to your description of your condition, you have an adult hernia, and the preferred treatment is surgery. Since the recurrence of a hernia is closely related to the increase in intra-abdominal pressure, preventive measures for a hernia involve maintaining regular bowel movements, preventing the increase in intra-abdominal pressure, avoiding intense exercise and overexertion.After surgery, the diet should primarily consist of light, high-vitamin, high-calorie, and high-protein foods, with small, frequent meals and a limited intake of spicy and greasy foods. Avoid heavy physical labor or strenuous exercise for 3 months, as well as severe coughing and straining during bowel movements, which can lead to recurrence.