When any part
of the body gets out of its containering capacity i.e. its shell or membrane,
it is called hernia. In this, the patient has severe pain, difficulty in
walking. Actually, the internal cavity in our body is covered by the skin
membrane. When the membranes of these cavities sometimes burst, some part of a
limb protrudes and reaches a place where it should not be, it is called a
malformation hernia. If the hernia arises with pressure or a stroke, it is
called a reducible hernia, which can be reduced and is not dangerous. However, if
a part of the organ or tissue that has increased in a cavity and cannot return
is considered dangerous, it is called an incarcerated hernia, which is a
serious problem. The most dangerous hernia is called strangulated hernia, in
which the blood flow to the tissue stops and the patient dies.
How common is hernia?
The most
common hernia is found in children, which is called external hernia. Those
hernias ie inguinal
There are
many types of hernia symptoms, which depend on the type of hernia, such as
There is only
swelling in the inguinal and umbilical hernia but, there is no pain. This
swelling also goes away on its own. Usually this type of hernia occurs due to
crying, coughing, standing for long time etc. Inguinal hernia also causes lumps
in the boys' testicles. At the same time, there is swelling in the labia around
the genitals of women.
If there is a
hernia in the internal parts of the body, its symptoms are not visible, but,
the patient may complain of vomiting or chest irritation.
Injured
hernia can cause pain, vomiting and constipation. On the other hand, due to a
strong hernia, fever, swelling of many organs and excessive pain can be a
problem.
Hernia occurs
in the thigh joint. In this hernia, the vein slips from the back of the thigh
to the testicle. When this happens, the size of the testicle increases. As the
testicles become inflamed, it becomes difficult to differentiate between
hydrocele and hernia. This type of hernia is found in men, about 70 percent of
patients have this hernia.
What are the symptoms of hernia?
There are
many types of hernia symptoms, which depend on the type of hernia, such as
Indirect and
inguinal hernia can occur from birth. This is due to disturbances in
development before birth. Umbilical hernia occurs when the umbilical cord is
not completely closed. In other types of hernia, muscles and membranes do not
form properly and weaken. And in the umbilical hernia, there is only swelling
but no pain. This swelling also goes away on its own. Usually this type of
hernia occurs due to crying, coughing, standing for long time etc. Inguinal
hernia also causes lumps in the boys' testicles. At the same time, there is
swelling in the labia around the genitals of women.
If there is a
hernia in the internal parts of the body, its symptoms are not visible, but,
the patient may complain of vomiting or chest irritation.
Injured
hernia can cause pain, vomiting and constipation. On the other hand, due to a
strong hernia, fever, swelling of many organs and excessive pain can be a
problem.
In addition
to the above symptoms in hernia, many symptoms can also be seen. In such a
situation, seek the help of a doctor immediately.
When should
the doctor help?
Indirect and
inguinal hernia can occur from birth. This is due to disturbances in
development before birth. Umbilical hernia occurs when the umbilical cord is
not completely closed. In other types of hernia, muscles and membranes do not
form properly and weaken.
Doctors can
diagnose the disease with normal examination or some physical examination.
Apart from this, hernia can be examined by blood test and laparoscopy ie
instrumentation inside the body. In many cases, the help of X-ray and ultrasonography
is taken.
Because of
the world?
- Premature birth: Premature children ie those who are born prematurely or born with low weight are more likely to have a hernia.
- Sudden weight gain / obesity,
- By lifting heavy objects,
- In case of constipation,
- Persistent cough
How to treat hernia?
The treatment
of hernia depends on what type it is and its condition. There is no problem in
hernia. In children it is cured by the age of one to two years. If not, doctors
can easily do it inside. It requires operation when it is not cured even at the
age of four to five years.
- If your newborn has a umbilical hernia, note whether it has decreased in the next one to two years.
- The child should be given the doctor's medication regularly.
- Protect the child from respiratory infections after surgery, so that it does not cough or sneeze. This may cause the sutures on the hernia site to become loose.
- Understand the symptoms of hernia well. Treatment delays can invite serious problems.
- If you have any questions about your problem, please do not forget to consult your doctor.
