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Hernia – What is it? Causes, Symptoms and Effective Treatment

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Hernia – What is it? Causes, Symptoms and Effective Treatment

What is a Hernia? Learn About Its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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What is Hernia?

Hernia is essentially a swelling that can be extremely painful to experience there. Although hernias are not a serious condition, the pain can be thoroughly excessive and more often than not people take procedures to treat hernia. Hernias take place when an organ or tissue pushes on muscles through a weak spot. 

What are the Causes of Hernia? 

There are several causes of hernia, some of them are: 

  • Consistent coughing or sneezing 
  • Nutritional intake is lacking
  • If you are experiencing diarrhoea 
  • If you are experiencing constipation 
  • If one engages in smoking 
  • If you have developed a cyst 
  • If you are obese 
  • If you are lifting heavy objects, both in the gym or for work 
  • If your prostate gland is thoroughly enlarged 
  • If you are experiencing physical exerted 
  • If you are experiencing nausea and are thoroughly vomiting relentlessly 
  • If you are pregnant 
  • If you have undergone abdominal surgeries 
  • If you had a premature birth or were underweight at birth 

What are the Symptoms of Hernia? 

Following are some of the things you need to keep an eye on. If the symptoms appear in tandem with each other, seek treatment as soon as possible.

  • If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your abdomen or groin region without any other reason. 
  • If you are experiencing a pressure in your abdomen. 
  • If you are experiencing a burning in your abdomen. 
  • If your acid reflux leaves behind a burning sensation. 
  • If you are experiencing pain in your chest.
  • If you have been struggling to swallow anything.
  • If you have a lump visible from your body. 

Effective Treatments for Hernia

It can be intimidating to realise that you have a hernia. However, it is important to acknowledge that you are able to thoroughly seek treatment. Following are some of the ways you can seek treatment for a hernia: 

  • You can have a medication plan that can help you address the hernia. If your hernia is manageable and small, more often than not, your doctors will recommend that you follow a medication plan to address the issue. 
  • The second method to treat hernia, and perhaps the most opted for, is surgery. Surgical intervention is necessary if you are experiencing too much pain and it has debilitated your life. 
  • Another aspect that could help one manage the symptoms is ensuring lifestyle changes. Although, these do not ensure that you are able to get rid of hernia. However, it does help to manage your weight which can be the triggering aspect that could lead to hernia. 

At RG Stone Hospital, you can undergo a diagnostic procedure for hernia and seek treatment for it. You can thoroughly ensure you find a reliable doctor when you visit the RG Stone Hospital. Our team will make certain that you are able to be as comfortable as you when you undergo diagnostic and treatment procedures. At RG Stone Hospital, your health is in experienced and expert hands. From cashless treatment opportunities to advance technology, RG Stone Hospital will be your choice for hernia treatment. It can be intimidating to face the trouble of a hernia. However, with the right help of expert doctors, you can make certain that you are getting the treatment you need.

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Hernia Repair – Types and Treatments

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The hernia is when fatty tissue or an organ squeezes through a weak spot or hole in the adjoining muscle or tissue.  When there is more pressure on an existing weak muscle or tissue, like obesity, heavy lifting, persistent coughing, constipation, etc., it pushes an organ or a tissue into the weak spot resulting in a hernia.

Hernia types

Based on the place of occurrence, the hernia is classified into the fullowing types

  • In the inner groin region referred to as inguinal
  • In the outer groin or upper thigh region called femoral
  • Incisional when it happens through an incision or a scar in the abdomen
  • Along the ventral wall or general abdominal region referred to as ventral
  • At the belly button called umbilical
  • Hiatal, when it happens along the diaphragm/ upper stomach region, inside the abdomen.

There are also three classifications of Hernia made based on the nature of hernia namely,

  • Reducible hernia where it can be pushed back into the original position.
  • Irreducible hernia where the organ cannot be pushed back.
  • Strangulated where the organ is completely stuck inside the hernia with no supply of blood.

Hernia repair types

The procedure in which the displaced tissues are placed again in their rightful position is called Hernia repair. It is a very common procedure done to deal with the hernia and is quite safe.

There are two types of Hernia repair surgeries performed,

  • Herniorrhaphy: The oldest method of surgery performed to remove a hernia; this method involves a long incision made on the spot of hernia directly after which a cut is made to access it. This is also referred to as tissue repair surgery for a hernia. The tissues and the organs are replaced in their original position, followed by the removal of the hernia sac. The opening in the muscle or tissue which caused the hernia to protrude is then stitched close to prevent further recurrence. The wound is then sterilized before stitching it closed.
  • Hernioplasty: This is referred to as the mesh repair, where the muscle opening causing the hernia is not shut but is rather covered with a sterile mesh. The mesh is either made of animal tissue or polypropylene or similar flexible plastics. Small cuts are made around the tissue with the hole, and the mesh is stitched onto the healthy tissues around the weak spot. This helps the weak tissues to grow with the mesh as a foundation to hold onto. This is also a repair that is classified as tension-free repair.

Both the above surgeries can be done laparoscopically. There are also open repair surgeries for hernia, predominantly done for inguinal, small, and infected or strangulated hernias.

Your surgeon might, however, want to watch the hernia and ensure that it doesn’t grow or cause problems based on which he/she might recommend a surgical procedure. Since hernias have higher chances of recurring, mesh repair is often suggested to strengthen the repair.

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