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Is Obesity a Major Cause of Hernias? Exploring the Relationship Between Obesity and the Need for Hernia Surgery
My mother has been suffering from a large hernia for many years, and she was extremely obese. She previously weighed 85 and was 143 in height. One of the doctors insisted on performing a sleeve gastrectomy to alleviate the consequences of the hernia on her, and the sleeve operation was actually performed, and her mass has reached 28 today. I would like to ask, is it dangerous to leave a hernia without an operation? Is obesity a major cause of hernia? What is the relationship between obesity and hernias, and is it a major cause of hernias? When the hernia is returned to its place, does it pose a danger to the internal organs such as the heart and lungs? Is it necessary to have plastic surgery on the abdomen after hernia surgery? Thank you
General Physician
Answered on 12th Mar '24
The hernia can not be left without surgery as this may lead to severe problems such as incarceration or strangulation. Hernias are a major risk factor for obesity, as surplus weight is a persistent burden for the abdominal wall. Here, the expert will be a general surgeon. Plastic surgery on the abdomen following hernia surgery is not mandatory, but it can be advised in some cases for aesthetic improvement of the region.
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