Which department should I visit for a hernia?
Oct 11, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Inguinal hernia usually requires treatment at the general surgery department of a正规 hospital. Inguinal hernia, commonly referred to as "small intestine gas," belongs to the category of diseases treated by general surgery. After seeking medical evaluation, patients need physical examinations and related tests such as abdominal ultrasound to determine the severity of the condition. Once developed, this condition can cause a protruding lump in the groin area.
Inguinal hernia, commonly known as "small intestine gas," usually requires treatment at the general surgery department of a正规 hospital.
"Inguinal hernia" is a condition that falls under the specialty of general surgery. After seeking medical evaluation, patients typically undergo physical examinations and related diagnostic tests such as abdominal ultrasound to determine the severity of the condition. Once developed, this condition causes a noticeable bulge in the groin area, which becomes more prominent during activities like vigorous coughing, physical labor, or standing upright, and often reduces significantly or disappears when lying down and resting. Inguinal hernias may result from congenital or acquired defects in the local peritoneum, allowing internal abdominal tissues or organs to protrude through the weakened area into another region. Surgical repair of the defect is generally required to effectively treat the condition.
Before undergoing surgery at the general surgery department, comprehensive evaluations including electrocardiogram (ECG), coagulation function tests, and complete blood count are typically performed. Surgery can proceed only when the patient's overall health status is confirmed to be suitable for the procedure.
