Patient's question:
My father is almost 60 years old. He has had three inguinal hernia surgeries at the county hospital, but the condition hasn't been fully treated. This time, we plan to take him to a large hospital for a thorough examination. My mother mentioned that it's a problem in a certain area between the legs and genitals, where something often falls into that spot, causing severe pain. As children, we don't feel comfortable asking our father directly, so we've been searching online. It seems to be called an inguinal hernia. For someone like my father, which type of surgery would be less likely to recur and have a slightly lower pain rate?Medical History and Treatment Effects:
He has undergone three inguinal hernia surgeries, all of which were successful. However, my father can no longer tolerate the long-term pain and has decided to have another surgery. I would like to ask doctors online for advice now.
Doctor's answer:
The patient is consulting for treatment methods for hernia. Advice: Hello. First, let me explain the causes of hernia to you. A hernia occurs when the ligaments or membranes in a certain part of the body are thin, causing the contents tightly wrapped by these membranes to protrude into another cavity. It can be likened to a handbag where a weak spot causes the contents to fall out. The fundamental reason for your father's hernia is the weakness of the body, so regardless of the surgical method used, it is essential to strengthen the physique at its core. Thank you for your filial piety.