A hernia, commonly referred to as “small intestine gas”, most commonly presents as a bulging lump on the stomach and localized soreness and discomfort. A hernia is caused by a “hole” in the area where the lump protrudes, so it does not heal on its own, except in infants and children. What should I do if I have a hernia? As infants and young children grow and develop, the abdominal wall tissue gradually strengthens and may allow some hernias to heal on their own. Therefore, inguinal hernias in infants and children under half a year old can be treated by local strapping (or pediatric hernia belt). Although infants and children can try the strapping method, it is painful for the baby, very prone to localized skin eczema and breakage, and may also affect activity and development, so I do not actively recommend it to parents. 2. Clinical observation Adult hernias do not heal on their own, but this does not mean that they all require surgery. In addition to local discomfort, the main risks of hernias are the complications that affect quality of life and ability to work, as well as fertility and sexuality, and, more seriously, the risk of ingrowth. However, some types of hernias, such as the “large mouth and small body” hernia, often have no discomfort, few complications, and almost no impaction, so surgery can be avoided and regular observation is sufficient. Of course, this requires a comprehensive assessment by an experienced hernia specialist after careful examination. Surgery Surgery is the only way to cure hernia. For pediatric inguinal hernia, symptomatic adult hernia, especially femoral hernia and hiatal hernia in inguinal hernia are prone to related complications and risks, which need to be treated by surgery as soon as possible. 4.Hernia belt The hernia belt is suitable for those who are old and frail, expect to live shortly or are contraindicated for surgery for other reasons. Long-term use of the hernia belt may cause the neck of the hernia sac to gradually thicken, which may promote adhesion of the hernia contents to the hernia sac and increase the incidence of hernia intussusception, and increase the difficulty and risk of subsequent surgery, so it is not recommended as a routine treatment. 5. Chinese medicine Although Chinese medicine treatment for hernia has its own Chinese medical theory, it cannot change the pathological defect of inguinal hernia, let alone the related complications and risks. Injection therapy Injection therapy is characterized by “no incision, minimally invasive and scarless, one shot effect” and so on, but in fact, it is a local injection of substances such as sclerosing agent, chemical glue and biological glue, expecting to close the abdominal wall defect by adhesion. This is not the case, and blood lessons from home and abroad prove that injection therapy not only cannot cure hernia, but also can cause serious consequences such as abdominal adhesions, intestinal obstruction, spermatic cord vascular occlusion, vas deferens damage, and even loss of fertility. After the injection, local inflammation and scarring will occur, making the surgery more difficult and risky. Therefore, this method is no longer used in regular hospitals and should be discarded. A hernia is not a simple problem, nor is it a simple surgery that can be opened at will. We believe that the optimal treatment plan must be developed based on a full understanding of the patient’s condition and examination, and the optimal treatment plan must be formulated according to the patient’s individual situation, while the surgical method must be standardized in order to bring the best results to the patient.