Hernia Symptoms – Dr. Valeria Simone MD

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Hernia Symptoms Dr. Valeria Simone MD

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• Dr. Valeria Simone MD
• (Southlake General Surgery, Texas, USA)

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Overview

• Hernia symptoms typically appear out of nowhere
  and can cause excruciating amounts of discomfort.
  If you have a hernia, you may experience pain or
  discomfort in your abdomen, groin, or belly area.
• You may also notice a bulge or swelling in your
  groin or belly area. It is common for people with
  hernias to have difficulty sleeping or sitting,
  or to feel faint or lightheaded.

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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of A Hernia?

• A hernia in the groin or abdomen can cause a
  visible lump or protrusion, which, depending on
  the persons position, may be able to be pushed
  back in or may go away when they lie down. After
  being pushed down, the lump may emerge after
  certain activities, such as laughing, sobbing,
  coughing, straining during a bowel movement, or
  engaging in physical exercise.

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Variability of Symptoms

• The signs and symptoms vary from one form of
  hernia to another. Its possible that you wont
  have any symptoms in some instances.

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Common Symptoms of Hernias

• Inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and incisional
  hernias can all present with symptoms that
  include the following
• Pain or discomfort in the lower back, groin, or
  abdomen when carrying heavy objects or bending
  over.
• Swelling in the abdomen or groin that can be
  clearly seen through the skin. The pain may be
  excruciating, yet it may vanish as soon as you
  fall asleep.
• Itching or burning at the bulge
• Vomiting
• Acid Reflux
• A sense of fullness in the abdominal region,
  which may accompany constipation or the presence
  of blood in the stool.
• A sharp, shooting pain
• Weakness or discomfort in the groin
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Discomfort and swelling in the area surrounding
  the testicles
• Constipation
• Acid reflux and pain in the upper abdomen are two
  of the potential symptoms of a hiatal hernia.

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What Are The Symptoms Of A Strangulated Hernia?

• Understanding Strangulated Hernia
• When a persons intestines become compressed
  against other organs in the abdominal cavity, the
  condition is known as a strangulated hernia. The
  most common type of strangulated hernia occurs
  when the intestine becomes twisted and pinched
  between the abdominal wall and a nearby organ,
  such as the bowel or the bladder.
• If the blood supply to the trapped part is cut
  off or strangulated, the condition is critical
  and potentially life-threatening.

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What Causes Variability in Symptoms?

• The symptoms of a strangulated hernia can vary,
  depending on where the strangulation occurs in
  the abdominal cavity and how severe it is. They
  can also change over time, with the strangulation
  gradually getting worse instead of better.
• Recognizing the Warning Signs
• If you experience any of the following symptoms
  of a strangulated hernia, you should make an
  appointment with your doctor as soon as possible
• Acute, sharp pain that rapidly worsens
• Fever
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Having difficulty excreting gas or passing stools
• Inflammation around the hernia lump that changes
  color from red to purple to black

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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Hernia In
Children?

• Hernias are prevalent in children, particularly
  in infants and young children. Abdominal wall
  weakness at birth can lead to them. In most
  cases, youll detect a bulge in the groin area or
  around the belly button if your child has one.
  You may also notice that your infant is crying a
  lot and refusing to feed. The hernias in your
  childs lower abdomen may protrude when they cry,
  cough, or strain to urinate. In addition, you may
  notice that their tummy is pliable to the touch.

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How To Treat A Hernia?
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When is Surgery Necessary?

• Typically, hernias do not heal on their own,
  and hernia repair surgery may be the only option
  to treat them. However, your physician will
  suggest the most effective treatment for your
  hernia and may refer you to a general surgeon. If
  the surgeon determines that it is necessary to
  fix your hernia, he or she will customize the
  method of treatment to match your specific needs.
• Treatment for Children
• Children with significant umbilical hernias or
  those who have not recovered from their hernias
  by the age of 4 to 5 may require surgery. Its
  common for a youngster to avoid complications
  from surgery at this age.
• Treatment for Adults
• In case an adult develops an umbilical hernia,
  hernia surgery is generally advised by the doctor
  as the condition is unlikely to resolve on its
  own and complications are more likely.

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Types of Hernia Surgery

• Hernia surgery can be classified into one of the
  following three categories
• Open Hernia Surgery
• In this procedure, a hernia is cut out of the
  body. The tissue that had protruded out of the
  muscle wall has been sewn back in place. Extra
  support can be provided by implanting a mesh in
  the affected area.
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Surgery
• In laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon fixes the
  hernia by using laparoscopic and other special
  surgical tools. Small incisions are used to
  implant surgical instruments rather than making a
  large incision on the outside of the abdomen or
  groin.
• Robotic Hernia Repair Surgery
• A laparoscope is utilized for robotic hernia
  repair, just as it is during laparoscopic
  surgery. Additionally, only minor incisions are
  required for the procedure. During the surgery,
  the surgeon is seated on a console and controls
  the surgical instruments being used during the
  procedure. In addition to smaller hernias, or
  areas of weakness, robotic surgery can now also
  be utilized to rebuild the abdominal wall.
• There are benefits and drawbacks to any surgical
  procedure. The patients surgeon will determine
  the best course of action.

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What Are The Potential Consequences If A Hernia
Is Not Treated On Time?

• Hernias will not go away on their own, except for
  umbilical hernias in newborns. As it grows and
  develops, a hernia can become larger and
  uncomfortable.
• An inguinal or femoral hernia that has not been
  treated might lead to
• Abdominal obstruction (incarceration) When a
  portion of the intestine becomes lodged in the
  inguinal canal. This condition can result in a
  painful lump in the groin, as well as nausea,
  vomiting, and pain in the stomach.
• Strangulation This condition occurs when a
  portion of the intestine is compressed in such a
  way that its blood supply is disconnected. When
  this occurs, immediate surgical intervention
  (within a few hours of the incident) is required
  to prevent the death of tissue.
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• Dont allow a hernia to interfere with your daily
  activities! For expert diagnosis and treatment,
  consider consulting Dr. Valeria Simone MD at
  Southlake General Surgery in Texas. Give us a
  call at 1 [phone] today to set up your
  appointment and begin your journey toward relief!
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