“Doctor, my side is swollen.” Mr. Wang, a 78-year-old veteran of the Department of Urology, complained that a lump suddenly appeared near his scrotum. “, diagnosed by the doctor as a “hernia”.
Lin Jiada, attending physician in the Department of Urology at Taichung Veterans General Hospital Chiayi Branch, explained that “hernia” is commonly referred to as “fallen intestine,” which means that the intestines protrude out of the abdominal cavity in the abdomen. When I saw a lump, my stomach would expand when I exerted force, and maybe shrink back down when I lay down.
Dr. Lin Jiada said that hernia occurs regardless of age, but it is most common in infants and the elderly, with incidence rates of 7% and 8%, respectively. However, the causes of hernia in infants and the elderly are different. In infants and young children, the sac of congenital hernia mainly protrudes outside the abdominal cavity, and hernia in the elderly is caused by the outer tire being deflated for too long, and the inner tube bulges out. Therefore, in addition to flattening the inner tube (removal of the hernia sac), in treatment, strengthening of the outer tire (abdominal wall reinforcement) is required to avoid recurrence.
Hernia treatment usually begins with “ProceedingBut many parents of infant patients often worry that they are too young to have surgery on their children. Dr. Lin Jiada emphasized that in the treatment of hernia, apart from appearance, the most important thing is to prevent the intestines from leaking out of the abdominal cavity. sepsis, and even death.
Dr. Lin Jiada further explained that compared to traditional surgery, laparoscopic hernia repair surgery has smaller incisions, less post-operative pain, and about 1 to 3 days of hospital stay. Usually, normal work can be resumed immediately. The success rate surgery is more than 95%. During the operation, the opposite side of the abdominal cavity will be examined to see if there is a possible paradoxical hernia, which can be fixed at the same time, reducing the chance of paradoxical hernia. and reduce the chance of needing another operation in the future.
Dr. Lin Jiada noted that children may have congenital characteristics of hernia, but hernia in adults can be prevented by “reducing abdominal pressure.” Generally speaking, straining for long periods of time should be avoided.to occupyTo reduce the increase in intra-abdominal pressure, to avoid prolonged forced urination due to untreated prostate hypertrophy, or to avoid chronic cough, prolonged lifting of heavy objects, etc.
Lin Jiada also reminded that most hernias can be diagnosed by appearance, and patients may also notice a bulging mass in their groin or scrotum, which is especially apparent when standing up and pressing on the abdomen. are, and sometimes there is pain or heaviness. affected area. When the above symptoms appear, it is recommended to seek professional diagnosis and treatment from a doctor immediately, so as not to aggravate the situation.
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