Hernia
A hernia is a condition in which a part of the body protrudes through a weak or abnormal hole in the surrounding muscle or soft tissue. The most common types of hernias are inguinal hernias that are associated with the groin (directly or indirectly), initial or ventral (a cut or scar on the abdomen after surgery), femoral (above the thigh, outside the groin), umbilical (Near the navel) and hiatal (direction / diaphragm above the stomach). Symptoms may include swelling or pain in the area. Some people have no symptoms. Hernia treatment is surgery, in which the affected tissues return to their previous position and the perforation is closed. Complications include swelling, pain, and discharge from the surgical site. The results are good after surgery, the hernia does not recur, and in very rare cases death can occur if not treated at an early stage.
What is a hernia?
A hernia is a
protrusion of surrounding tissue and a weakened area of muscle, protruding
out of an organ or adipose tissue. It affects men and women, even children. It
is more common in obese people. A hernia usually occurs when the peritoneum
surrounding the intestine or abdomen protrudes through a hole in the abdominal
wall. The protruding part is called the hernia sac, which may contain part of
the intestine, the peritoneum, or the outer wall of the abdomen, the stomach,
or the abdomen. It looks like a sack that encloses with a drawstring.
Symptoms of hernia
The signs and
symptoms of a hernia can range from a painless swelling to a very painful
swelling, a soft sensitive part of the body, such as the abdomen or pelvis that
has protruded out of the body, which may not be possible to push back into the
abdomen. In most cases the symptoms of a hernia are pain in the abdomen or
pelvic region.
Not all hernias
cause problems. Occasionally there may be pain, irritation or a feeling of
pressure or pulling, especially when doing strenuous physical activity. The
cause of the pain is tension in the abdominal muscles.
A hiatal hernia is
a dull pain in the upper abdomen, especially when the abdomen is empty. If left
untreated and the hernia continues to grow, vomiting may occur.
An inguinal hernia
is a swelling near the groin. Severe pain or irritation or both will be felt if
there is any inflammation in the inguinal nerve. Nausea or vomiting and fever
may occur if the hernia continues to grow.
Umbilical hernias
in children are like a follicle near the navel. This is understood when the
baby cries. Adults also have a swelling near the navel, which increases when
coughing or pulling. Occasionally there is a tingling sensation.
On the fourth day
of hernia surgery, discharge from the suture site occurs. This indicates that there
is an initial hernia. A history of infection during surgery is another symptom.
Swelling is also seen near the scar.
Treatment of hernia
Surgery
The best treatment
for hernias is surgery. During surgery, hernias are pushed into the abdomen or
cut off and the area is sewn up. A net (artificial or animal) is used to hold
in place the weak tissues and muscles through which the object protrudes.
Surgery can be
performed in two ways: by open or conventional laparoscopic surgery. In open
surgery a large and long hole is cut in the place of the hernia and the weak
muscles are repaired. Laparoscopic or keyhole surgery involves multiple
incisions and is performed with a narrow tube-like device. A camera is mounted
on the head of the tube so that pictures inside the body can be viewed on a
monitor outside the body.
Inguinal hernias
take advantage of special procedures such as herniotomy, herniorrhaphy or
hernioplasty. Other treatments for inguinal hernia are Knut's surgery, Andrews'
embryos or McVe or Nihas repairs, depending on what type of repair is needed.
The surgeon made the diagnosis. Different types of surgery are performed to
treat different types of hernias.
Surgery is not
always the only treatment for hernias. It is not necessary if your hernia,
whatever its type, is not a major health problem. In addition, surgery is
avoided in the case of the elderly and those who are seriously ill.
Medications
In the case of
hiatal hernias, sometimes over-the-counter medications are given to reduce
heartburn. It relieves discomfort and other symptoms. Some of these drugs are
painkillers, some are H-2 blockers that work against histamine, some are for
reducing stomach acid and some are proton pump inhibitors (drugs that stop
stomach acid production).
Lifestyle control
The symptoms of
hiatal hernia can be reduced by changing the eating habits and nothing can be
cured. A lot of heavy (counting and quantity) food should be avoided at once.
You should stop lying down or doing strenuous physical activity immediately
after eating. Patients with hiatal hernia can get rid of heartburn by avoiding
spicy or sour foods which cause heartburn. Quit smoking for as long as you have
symptoms. Adjust your height by controlling your body weight.
Some exercises will
help to strengthen the muscles in the hernia area. It will reduce some of the
symptoms. However, doing too much exercise or exercising without the advice of
a doctor will be counterproductive. It is best to do the exercises under the
supervision of a physiotherapist.
If the symptoms do not go away even after following all the necessary measures, then the hernia should be fixed surgically.
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