Hernia - Surgery Or Ignorance

When a fatty tissue or organ squeezes or protrudes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or fascia (connecting tissue), it can be considered as a hernia. Usually, hernias occur in the abdomen, but it could also come in the upper thigh, tummy, and groin areas. There are mainly 5 types of hernias, such as: 

• Incisional hernia - occurs after abdominal surgery. The intestine might push through the incision or scar surrounding the weekend tissue
• Inguinal hernia - occurs in the inner parts of the groin area  
• Femoral hernia - usually occurs outside the groin area
• Ventral hernia - occurs in the abdomen 
• Hiatus hernia - occurs in the diaphragm

Inguinal hernia

An inguinal hernia occurs when a tissue such as part of the intestine or organ protrudes from the abdominal region. Such hernias could be painful, especially while coughing, bending over to lift a heavy object.  

Surgery  is recommended to prevent complications. These are one of the most common hernias which occur in men. 

Causes 

  Certain reasons why inguinal hernias are developed are as follows:

• Chronic cough or sneezing
• Pregnancy 
• Severe pressure within the abdomen 
• The pre-existing weak spot near or in the abdominal wall
• Performing heavy or difficult activities 
• Abdominal surgery or injuries 
• Age 
• Constipation 
• Prostatic enlargement

Complications if left untreated 

There are a few complications for inguinal hernia such as:

• Surrounding tissue will experience pressure - if the hernias are not treated or removed surgically, then it could get enlarged over time. This might cause swelling and pain for men as it would get extended to the scrotum.
• Incarcerated hernia - the contents of hernia might get trapped in the weak point in the abdominal wall and can cause severe pain, vomiting, constipation, and nausea.
• Strangulation - these incarcerated hernias can become an obstruction for the blood flow to the intestinal parts. Strangulation can become a serious threat to the bowel tissues hence, it needs to be treated immediately. 

Medical care 

Sometimes reducing the excess weight or obesity can reduce the pain, avoid further complications, helps to prevent discomfort, and in certain situations, it would reduce the size of the hernia. Hernias that gives severe pain or that gets enlarged need to undergo surgery. Most of the hernias are dealt with laparoscopically. 

Hernias are no different than any other problems people face in life. Hence, they should be treated immediately.

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