Hernia refers to the protrusion of an organ or tissue from its normal anatomical position through a weak point, defect, or gap that is congenital or acquired. Common types of hernias include umbilical hernia, inguinal direct hernia, indirect hernia, incisional hernia, recurrent hernia after surgery, linea alba hernia, and femoral hernia. Abdominal wall hernias are often caused by increased intra-abdominal pressure due to coughing, sneezing, excessive strain, abdominal obesity, straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, excessive crying in children, and degenerative changes in the elderly abdominal wall strength, forcing free abdominal organs such as the small intestine, cecum, greater omentum, bladder, ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc., to enter another part through the body's normal or abnormal weak points, defects, or gaps. The manifestations of hernias in different parts vary, and even hernias in the same part can show great differences. Brain herniation mainly manifests as changes in the patient's consciousness and pupils, pyramidal tract signs, headache, papilledema, and projectile vomiting. Severe brain herniation can be life-threatening. The manifestations of abdominal wall hernias can range from abdominal masses to intestinal necrosis and diffuse peritonitis, varying in severity.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course. (If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)
1. Moxibustion therapy is effective for treating mild cases of hernia. However, in cases of strangulated inguinal hernias where the small intestine has fallen into the scrotum and cannot be manually reduced, surgery should be performed promptly. 2. Practice deep breathing regularly to strengthen the abdominal muscles. 3. Dietary therapy recipe: Duck Egg with Fennel Pancake. 15 grams of fennel seed, 4 grams of salt, and 2 duck eggs with green shells. Fry the fennel seeds and salt together until fragrant, grind into a powder, mix with the beaten duck eggs in a bowl, and fry into a pancake in a pan. Take with warm rice wine before going to bed every night, with a course of treatment every four days. This recipe has the effects of promoting the circulation of qi to alleviate pain, reducing swelling, and dispersing lumps. It is particularly effective in treating inguinal hernias.