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Bilateral hernia
Ultrasound on lower abdomen shows bilateral hernia..26 mm on one side and 33 mm on other side...what is ghd course of treatment
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As u r suffering from bilateral hernia and elderly age u can opt for stoppas repair where in hernia mesh is placed intra abdominally preperitoneally and both side hernia will be addressed at a time . Risk of General anesthesia is more in elderly age group so u can consider going for stoppa repair
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consult a general surgeon and avoid sternous work and heavy weight lifting .
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avoid sternous work .and if u have symptoms like irreducible swelling in both groins, constipation and vomitings immediately rush to hospital as it may be signs of bowel obstruction.
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You can undergo laparoscopic hernia repair. Laparoscopic Trans Abdominal Pre Peritoneal approach (TAPP). If you are having heart disease or there is some other condition that will increase the risk of complications when General Anesthesia, then open repair on both sides can be planned under block( an injection is given in the area and surgery is done) or spinal Anesthesia where an injection in your spine and the surgery is done.
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Plan for bilateral hernia repair.
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As you are 71, if you are having straining while passing urine or other urinary complaints, that has to be treated first then we can plan surgery for the hernias.
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Usually, hernia at dis age is expected, and if u have a dragging type of pain consult d general surgeon...it can be done in Laparoscopy.
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Hi practo user ,
Inguinal hernia do develops at this age sometimes … and it can be safely corrected by surgical intervention.
Kindly get in touch with a general surgeon for the same …
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Should be repaired it's nothing to worry at all...Can be done Laparoscopically in one setting
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Better to visit Doctor
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Surgical repair of hernia can be planned based on the patient’s general condition.
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Come for consultation
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