Hernia
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What is Hernia?
Hernia is a bulging of abdominal organ through a weakened muscle area. Except for Congenital umbilical (naval) hernia, all hernia increase in size over a time.
There are several types of hernias:
- Hiatus or diaphragmatic hernias occur when a part of stomach protrudes through the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the chest region from the abdominal area) via the opening through which the esophagus (food tube) passes into the stomach.
- Incisional hernias occur when a piece of intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal wall in an area where surgery has been performed.
- Umbilical hernia is found in the area of the umbilicus (the navel or belly button area).
- Inguinal or groinhernias occur when part of the abdominal contents (usually part of the intestine or a piece of bowel) protrudes into the groin area.
- Femoral hernias occur when a piece of intestine protrudes though the passage that is normally used by large blood vessels as they pass between the abdomen and leg.
SYMPTOMS of hernia
In Hiatus hernia, symptoms of GERD (Reflux) may be associated. Heartburn is the main symptom.
In all other hernia, there will be bulge at respective site, that become prominent while doing some activities like coughing, sneezing, lifting heavy weight. This bulge usually subsides itself in initial stage in lying down position. As this bulge progress in size over a time, it may cause abdominal pain, nausea & vomiting, and some time abdominal distension, signaling that part of intestine had stuck into hernia site.
COMPLICATIONS that can arise due to untreated hernia
Long standing & untreated hernia that strangulates may result in gangrene (death of tissue), which is a life-threatening condition and requires emergency surgical treatment. Symptoms of strangulation include pain, swelling, discoloured bluish or red skin, vomiting, and an inability to urinate.
BEST Hernia TREATMENT IN AHMEDABAD, Gujarat, INDIA
LAPROSCOPIC Hernia SURGERY
In a laparoscopic procedure, a cannula (hollow tube) is placed into the abdomen and your abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide gas to create a space to operate. A laparoscope (a tiny telescope connected to a video camera) is put through one of the cannulas which projects a video picture of the internal organs and spleen on a television monitor. Several cannulas are placed in different locations on your abdomen to allow your surgeon to place instruments inside your belly to work.
Compared to open surgery, benefits of laparoscopic surgery include
- Less post-operative pain
- Better cosmetic results
- Fewer wound infections
- Fewer incisional hernias
- Faster recovery and return to pre-surgical levels of activity
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