Dropping of the small intestine is generally referred to as inguinal hernia, which requires surgery in the elderly without contraindications, and is not recommended if the elderly are frail or accompanied by serious diseases. Inguinal hernia is a phenomenon in which abdominal organs (e.g., small intestine, cecum, etc.) protrude outward through a weak point within the abdominal wall due to decreased abdominal wall strength and increased intra-abdominal pressure. The most effective treatment for inguinal hernia is surgical repair, and the commonly used clinical surgical methods include traditional hernia repair, tension-free hernia repair, and transperitoneal hernia repair, etc. Elderly patients can be treated with surgery after a thorough evaluation by a doctor, and most patients can be cured after standardized treatment. Most patients can be cured after standardized treatment. However, if the elderly patients are weak or have other serious diseases, surgery is not recommended. Medical hernia belts can be used to prevent hernia from protruding, but long-term use of hernia belts may increase the incidence of incarcerated hernia. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time, actively cooperate with the doctor’s examination, and choose the optimal treatment plan under the doctor’s advice.