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How Can severe Inguinal Hernia In An Elderly Person Be Treated?
My husband is 91 years old he has a inguinal hernia rt side and it has increased in size the hernia was repaired many years ago and has returned. Now he has frequent diarrhea and he feels that the hernia is the cause. Last week the hernia was gone for two days and now it is back again. should he have a hernia repair again?
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
Hello,
Inguinal hernia treatment consists of surgery. I suggest you consult a surgeon for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I recommend taking giving your husband probiotics and daily fibre supplements. I recommend giving him liquids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Inguinal hernia treatment consists of surgery. I suggest you consult a surgeon for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I recommend taking giving your husband probiotics and daily fibre supplements. I recommend giving him liquids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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