Its been 6 month suffering from inguinal hernia. please guide me what would be the best treatment.

Question

Surgery is a must. No they treatment than surgery is helpful. In surgery one may choose from various options available. For Inguinal hernia there are two main approaches, either open surgery or Laparoscopic surgery. The choice of surgery not only depends on patient wishes but the consideration to the overall fitness of the patient is also important. If hernia is obstructed or strangulated then it is a dire emergency and Laparoscopic surgery is out of question. In strangulation or associated migration of bacteria is contraindication for putting the mesh. In short for hernia Surgery is a must. Regarding the choice of technique better you discuss it with the surgeon by whom you want to get operated.

Shriniwas Deshpande · Accepted Answer

Surgery is a must. No they treatment than surgery is helpful. In surgery one may choose from various options available. For Inguinal hernia there are two main approaches, either open surgery or Laparoscopic surgery. The choice of surgery not only depends on patient wishes but the consideration to the overall fitness of the patient is also important. If hernia is obstructed or strangulated then it is a dire emergency and Laparoscopic surgery is out of question. In strangulation or associated migration of bacteria is contraindication for putting the mesh. In short for hernia Surgery is a must. Regarding the choice of technique better you discuss it with the surgeon by whom you want to get operated.

Bhagyesh Patel · Answer

Hello dear lybrate-user, Warm welcome to Lybrate.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly.* The definite management of hernia is surgery only.* Primary care with - avoidance of weight lifting, avoiding constipation, immediate treatment of cough episodes help to delay its early progress of defect. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards take care.