Q14. What is the treatment for a hernia?
A14. At one time, people with a hernia were advised to wear a truss to help support the area but that is no longer the case.
These days surgery is the recommended form of treatment. There are two types of surgical procedure for repairing a hernia which are:
- Open mesh repair
- Keyhole surgery
Open surgery is the more commonly undertaken surgery but keyhole surgery is becoming increasingly popular due to the fact that it means a smaller incision, less pain after surgery and a faster recovery period.
Hernia repair surgery can be performed under a local anaesthetic or a general and only takes around 45 minutes. It can be done as ‘day surgery’which means that you will be able to return home on the same day.
Find out more about hernia repair surgery in our treatment hernias section.
FAQS Index:
- Hernia FAQs Intro
- What is a hernia?
- Is there more than one type
- What is a hiatus hernia?
- What is an inguinal hernia?
- What is a femoral hernia?
- What is an umbilical hernia?
- What is an epigastric hernia?
- What is a spigelian hernia?
- What is an incisional hernia?
- What is a sports hernia?
- Who gets a hernia?
- What causes a hernia?
- Can children get hernias?
- What is the treatment for a hernia?
- Will I have to wear a truss?
- Is there an alternative to
- Can I have my hernia treated
- How much does hernia surgery
- What are the risks of hernia
- How long will I be off work?
- Can a hernia come back?
Guide to Hernias
- Hernias Intro
- What is a hernia
- Types of hernia
- Hiatus hernia
- Inguinal hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Epigastric hernia
- Spigelian hernia
- Sports hernia
- Hernias and children
- Treatment for hernias
- Open hernia surgery
- Keyhole surgery
- Non surgical treatment
- Dangers of not treating a hernia
- Hernia FAQs
- Glossary