What medications do the elderly take for hernias

Hernias in the elderly cannot be cured by medication, only by relieving the symptoms, and surgical repair is the only way to cure a hernia. The main causes of hernia include, normal and pathological conditions, caused by weak or missing tissue structure. The main manifestation is the appearance of a mass protruding from the body surface in the abdomen or at the junction of the abdomen and thighs, which may cause nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension and abdominal pain, and stopping of anal defecation and bowel movement. If the patient’s pain is more pronounced, the administration of tramadol and flurbiprofenate can help relieve pain. Clearly there is intestinal intussusception, scopolamine can be given to inhibit intestinal peristalsis and relieve pain. If necessary, treatment is carried out by open hernia repair and laparoscopic hernia repair. When a mass is found in the abdomen, or at the junction of the abdomen and thighs, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, and the doctor will determine the type of hernia before making different treatment plans.