Patient's question:
12 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child, I discovered a hernia at six months. During childbirth, I had a C-section, and after the surgery, the hernia disappeared without any specific treatment. Now, I am pregnant with my second child at four months, and when I walk, I feel mild pain in the area where the hernia used to be. Is it possible that the hernia has recurred? What measures should I take?Doctor's answer:
Hernia is caused by local peritoneal scar tissue, but it recurs due to a decrease in intra-abdominal pressure. Therefore, if it hasn't healed on its own in the past three stages, pregnancy can lead to recurrence due to reduced abdominal pressure. Currently, if you experience localized pain again, an ultrasound examination can be performed to check if the scar tissue hasn't healed. If it hasn't healed, apart from the possibility of recurrence, maintaining a positive mood is important. Wishing you a speedy recovery!