Question 1

I'm dealing with a hernia and feeling really concerned about whether there's a way to manage it without undergoing surgery. Is surgery always necessary, or are there alternative treatments? Also, I'm really into fitness and hit the gym regularly. Is it safe to continue my workouts with a hernia if I don't get it operated on? Would love to hear your thoughts on this!

Accepted Answer

-A hernia typically requires surgery to fully heal, as it won't go away on its own. While some people may manage mild symptoms with lifestyle adjustments, it's generally not recommended to exercise vigorously or go to the gym without getting it treated, a

Question 2

My husband has a pilonidal cyst on his tailbone that started as a pimple with pus and blood. It healed but came back a week later, now it's inflamed but no pus. We want to avoid surgery can homeopathy help treat this?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathy has limited evidence; surgery is curative‚Äîchronic pilonidal sinus may need excision if recurrent.

Question 3

It's been 10 days since my lipoma surgery but the wound hasn't healed yet and there's still pus buildup with a bad smell - is this normal or should I be worried about infection?

Accepted Answer

Surgery that involves a cut (incision) in the skin can lead to a wound infection after surgery. Most surgical wound infections show up within the first 30 days after surgery. Surgical wound infections may have pus draining from them and can be red, painful or hot to touch. You might have a fever and feel sick

My 9-month-old daughter has a large umbilical hernia that goes back in when she's calm but the doctor said to wait 34 months before considering surgery. I'm really worried about it will it go away on its own or is surgery usually needed?

Many umbilical hernias close by age 2‚Äì3; surgery is advised only if large, symptomatic, or persistent beyond that age.

More General Surgery Health Queries

My husband has a pilonidal cyst on his tailbone that started as a pimple with pus and blood. It healed but came back a week later, now it's inflamed but no pus. We want to avoid surgery can homeopathy help treat this?

It's been 10 days since my lipoma surgery but the wound hasn't healed yet and there's still pus buildup with a bad smell - is this normal or should I be worried about infection?

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