I have an unrepaired incisional hernia for the second time (in the same place) There were problems last time with infection after it was repaired so this time i'm in no hurry to get it done.its not painful so could I just leave it unrepaired?
2006-06-21 22:36:54 · 3 answers · asked by poptrash 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
No.
They are potentially life threatening. The infection probably was caused by the hernia in the first place and not the repair.
2006-06-21 22:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could become a strangulated hernia in no time flat..especialy since you are pre disposed to this. INfections kill people, you made it through last time but don't underestimate the bugs that are out there right now.
2006-06-22 00:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by caz_v8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can not leave it like that,better consult a surgeon immediately.
2006-06-21 22:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by sa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋