How to treat hernia?
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Hello, my uncle is 51 years old and works in finance. He presents to his GP with an abdominal bulge in the left groin and pain, especially on bending or lifting. He is diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. Please elaborate on how to treat hernia?
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@debina Hernias usually do not get better on their own, and surgery may be the only way to repair them. However, your doctor will recommend the best therapy to address your hernia, and may refer you to a surgeon. If the surgeon thinks it is necessary to repair your hernia, then the surgeon will tailor the method of repair that best meets your needs.
In the case of an umbilical hernia in a child, surgery may be recommended if the hernia is large or if it has not healed by the age of 4 to 5 years old. By this age, a child can usually avoid surgical complications.
If an adult has an umbilical hernia, surgery is usually recommended because the condition will not likely improve on its own and the risk of complications is higher.