Hernias

Hernias are often seen as bulges without much pain and discomfort but still carry a threat with their presence. The common symptoms include vomiting, nausea, trouble while breathing, swallowing, muscle tensions, fever and belching.

Hernia syndrome is caused when the abdominal muscles or connecting tissues are weak by birth, due to surgery or illness, heavy-weights are lifted in the incorrect postures and continuous heavy coughing and sneezing.

Hernia, when left undiagnosed or untreated can get bigger over time and lead to constriction like blockage of the bowel passage, etc. If the blood vessels in the hernia sac are dead, it can lead to inflammation of the sac, which can pierce through the skin.

Diagnosis is done by studying the patient’s medical history and examining the symptoms being displayed.

Surgical treatment is the best option to treat a Hernia. Hernioplasty is the surgical treatment which involves tissue repair. The safest option is Laparoscopic or keyhole surgery where minimal invasion is required. The hernia is removed by inserting special surgical instruments which involves reduced blood loss and quicker healing. Open surgery is the other option where the hernia sac is removed or pushed into the abdomen, and a fine synthetic mesh is placed around the area for support.

Depending on the type of hernia, its occurrence can be prevented. The preventive measures include avoiding certain physical activities like lifting heavy weights, reducing alcohol intake, avoiding smoking, maintaining good body weight, etc.