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How To Treat A Hernia In A Diabetic Patient?

My husband has a hernia and he thinks either it is getting ready to burst or it has.He is paralized from the waist down.He has been for 3 years.How do you tell if it has erupted?Earlier I had to call the squad because I could not wake him up for the longest.When they got here he was ok and decided not to go to the hospital.His sugar 265( he is a diabetic)
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
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Hello,

It may be due to hernia.

For that you may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.

Avoid strenuous activity and weight lifting.

You can use lumbar belt

Hope I have answered your query..
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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How To Treat A Hernia In A Diabetic Patient?

Hello, It may be due to hernia. For that you may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation. Avoid strenuous activity and weight lifting. You can use lumbar belt Hope I have answered your query.. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician