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How Can An Inguinal Hernia Be Treated?
about 7 years ago I had an inguinal hernia on the right. I had surgery and it was very effective until today. Close to a year ago one developed on the left side. I t has grown and is very Low. The surgeon doesn t want to operate I guess due to my age of 88 years. Is it there any help of any kind to feel safe ?
Tue, 28 Jan 2020
Hi,
If you do not have any symptoms from the left inguinal hernia, I suggest you leave it alone. If you are otherwise healthy and feel handicapped from the hernia (pain when moving/exercising) it is straight-forward and within any serious risks to do an open hernia repair.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
If you do not have any symptoms from the left inguinal hernia, I suggest you leave it alone. If you are otherwise healthy and feel handicapped from the hernia (pain when moving/exercising) it is straight-forward and within any serious risks to do an open hernia repair.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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