Hernia FAQs Answered: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, and Recovery Explained Clearly

Hernia Questions Answered: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Hernia occurs when a body organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle or tissue that should keep it from moving out. While it can occur wherever, it tends to affect the abdomen most frequently. You might observe that the affected area is bigger or has a lump.

Common Types of Hernias

A number of hernia types are found, such as:
* Inguinal hernia: The groin is the place where the most hip bursitis happens.
* Femoral hernia: Found in the groin as well, but it affects women much more often.
* Umbilical hernia: Often occurs near the belly button in infants, but it is possible for adults to have it too.
* Hiatal hernia: Part of the stomach extends into the chest by moving up through the diaphragm.
* Incisional hernia: At an area where the surgeon made an incision during the previous surgery.
* Epigastric hernia: Lying just below the breastbone and above the belly button.

Symptoms of a Hernia

Your signs and symptoms will vary according to the kind and the size of the hernia. You might experience:
People may notice a bulge during the day, but it can flatten when they are sleeping on their back.
Pain or discomfort at the affected site, especially when you lift something, cough, or strain to achieve something.
* A feeling that your leg is pulling along rather than carrying you forward.
* A discomfort or a sensation of heat at the pubic bone.
Sometimes, there is no experience of pain.

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Causes a Hernia-

A weak muscle and added pressure in the abdomen are often the reasons for a hernia. Factors contributing to this include:
* Congenital weakness: Some people are not born with as much muscle in their abdominal wall.
* Aging: Muscles can weaken over time.
* Straining: VB dod VLC
* Obesity: Having more weight than necessary can put more pressure on the abdominal wall.
* Pregnancy: Can increase abdominal pressure.
* Previous surgery: Incisions can create weak spots.

Hernia Diagnosis

A doctor will generally diagnose a hernia from a physical examination. They will inspect for a bulge, especially when you are standing or coughing. In some circumstances, your doctor may need to carry out imaging tests, such as ultrasound, CT scans, or MRI, to help confirm the diagnosis or help evaluate the size of the hernia especially if there is not a distinct bulge that can be felt.

Hernia Treatment

Treatment will depend on how large the hernia is and whether it is causing problems or any symptoms. Treatment options may include:

• Watchful waiting – small, non-symptomatic hernias may only need monitoring
• Truss – a supportive garment that can help keep the hernia in place, but it does not repair the hernia itself. Usually a temporary measure.
• Surgery – an inguinal hernia that becomes larger and/or painful generally requires a surgical repair. This can typically be done with open surgery (a larger incision) or with a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (symptoms can be viewed using a camera through smaller incisions). During a
  surgery usually a surgical mesh is used to help reinforce the hernia and decrease the potential risk of recurrence. A robotic-assisted procedure can be performed (minimally invasive).

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