How to treat a hernia

Hernia is usually referred to as inguinal hernia, if left untreated, the hernia mass can gradually increase in size and may be life-threatening when incarceration or strangulation occurs.The treatment of inguinal hernia includes non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment. For infants and young children under one year old, non-surgical treatment can be used first, through the bandage compression to avoid hernia bulging out, some of the children after growth and development of the hernia can disappear on their own. For the old and frail or have other serious diseases and can not accept surgery, can also through the medical hernia belt compression symptomatic treatment, but can not cure inguinal hernia. Patients with a clear diagnosis of inguinal hernia and no contraindications to surgery should be considered for elective surgery. Commonly used surgical procedures include traditional hernia repair, tension-free hernia repair, and laparoscopic hernia repair. If left untreated, inguinal hernia can progress gradually, and in severe cases, incarceration or strangulation may occur, resulting in serious consequences. It is recommended to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition and affecting the prognosis.