What to do with hernia in the elderly, Chinese medicine and surgical treatment methods

Many elderly people suffer from hernia due to the decline in physical fitness, weak abdominal wall resistance and increased intra-abdominal pressure. Hernia is very harmful to the health of the elderly. So how can hernia be treated in the elderly? The elderly can choose conservative treatment or surgical treatment according to their physical condition.

1: If the condition is not too serious, about 90% of infants and young children can be cured using this method and avoid surgery. Hernia can be treated with simple Chinese medicine hernia bag therapy and umbilical hernia bag method to cure various inguinal hernias and umbilical hernias.

2: For those who are elderly, frail, or have other serious diseases and are contraindicated for surgery, they can use a medical hernia belt to prevent the hernia from protruding during the day after returning the hernia contents. However, long-term use of a hernia belt can cause the neck of the hernia sac to become thickened and tough due to frequent friction, thereby increasing the incidence of hernia incarceration and causing adhesions between the hernia sac and hernia contents, making surgical treatment difficult.

3: If there is a hernia, seek emergency treatment. Recommendation: Generally, a specialist is required to diagnose and treat the patient and then decide on the treatment plan based on the patient's actual situation.

4: Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: The traditional Chinese medicine Juhei Pill can relieve the symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, constipation, etc. caused by hernia, thereby reducing the hernia; the disadvantage is that it cannot control hernia prolapse. Commonly used Chinese patent medicines include Hernia Neixiao Pills, Juhe Pills, Buzhong Yiqi Pills, etc.; or grind cinnamon into powder, mix with vinegar, and wrap it with gauze to apply to the navel, etc., which are suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.

5: Traditional Chinese medicine hernia bag and umbilical hernia bag therapy: can quickly warm the yang and dispel the cold, regulate qi and generate muscle, promote blood circulation, improve local muscle (fascia) metabolism, promote the growth of muscles and fascia around the hernia ring, accelerate the closure of the inner ring, so as to achieve the purpose of healing.

6: Surgical treatment: There are three types of surgical treatment: hernia repair, hernia patch repair, and hernia laparoscopic repair (suitable for young and middle-aged patients).

That is, it will cause symptoms of incarceration and strangulation, which will seriously endanger the health of the elderly and even their lives. Therefore, once the elderly are found to be suffering from stitches in the side, they must go to a regular, professional hospital for treatment as soon as possible, and never delay treatment.