Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is It Necessary To Have Surgery For Abdominal Hernia?
Hiii Doctor, My mother last year April 2014 removed her Gall bladder stone. Now she is facing new problem of hernia. By altra sound we come to know that she have 17mm hernia in her stomach. one thing more she is heart patient, in earlier operation also she face some problem. Now can you please suggest me should we go with operation to remove that hernia else use some medicines.
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Hello,
17 mm hernia of stomach region of abdomen is not an absolute indication of surgery. The following are the indications for surgery of mesh repair of hernia:
- Severe, recurrent pain
- Chronic annoying discomfort
- Disturbances with day to day work via hernia
- Vomiting associated with abdomen pain
- Irreducible (hernia does not get relieved from its contents even after resting or sleeping)
- Intestine obstruction
- Patient or relatives choice in asymptomatic patient
As grandmother is aged with cardiac problem, surgery for her would be additional risk taking than normal person. Following measures will help you to delay or post pone surgery for a period of long time such as:
- Control her body weight
- Dietary care to avoid all dairy fat, spices, non-veg, junk foods which increase her tummy fat
- Have regular bowel movements with bulk forming laxative as Bran and green leafy veg
- Avoid weight lifting
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
17 mm hernia of stomach region of abdomen is not an absolute indication of surgery. The following are the indications for surgery of mesh repair of hernia:
- Severe, recurrent pain
- Chronic annoying discomfort
- Disturbances with day to day work via hernia
- Vomiting associated with abdomen pain
- Irreducible (hernia does not get relieved from its contents even after resting or sleeping)
- Intestine obstruction
- Patient or relatives choice in asymptomatic patient
As grandmother is aged with cardiac problem, surgery for her would be additional risk taking than normal person. Following measures will help you to delay or post pone surgery for a period of long time such as:
- Control her body weight
- Dietary care to avoid all dairy fat, spices, non-veg, junk foods which increase her tummy fat
- Have regular bowel movements with bulk forming laxative as Bran and green leafy veg
- Avoid weight lifting
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....