When should you worry about hernia pain?

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When should you worry about hernia pain?

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

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OVERVIEW

• A hernia is an ailment that occurs when the
  internal organs, tissues, or intestines push
  through an opening in the muscle or tissue
  leading to hernia pain.
• For an individual, this medical condition can
  cause mild to severe pain in the affected area
  with a hernia bulge. You may also experience pain
  on lifting heavy objects or bending over. You can
  consult your doctor if you experience pain or any
  symptoms.
• An Abdominal hernia is the most common medical
  condition among all age groups. Although men
  above 40 years are prone to have a hernia. A few
  people are born with weak abdominal muscles or
  tissues that may develop hernia later in life.

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Hernia Symptoms

• An individual can have a hernia without any pain.
  You may notice a bulge as an initial sign in the
  affected area. You can recognize the hernia bulge
  when you cough or jump. It may disappear when you
  lie down. There are other symptoms of a hernia,
  that may include

• Constipation
• Sharp shooting pain
• Coughing
• Nausea and vomiting
• Problem in swallowing
• Acid reflux
• A feeling of pressure on the impacted area
• Problems swallowing
• Coughing

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Different Types of Hernias

• Inguinal hernia
• An inguinal hernia develops in the abdomen near
  the groin area. An Inguinal hernia happens when a
  small part of the intestinal tissues pushes
  through the abdominal wall into the groin area.
• An inguinal hernia is categorized into two types
• Direct Inguinal Hernia It happens at any age in
  adults and occurs through a weak spot located in
  the lower muscle of the belly.
• Indirect Inguinal Hernia It happens due to a
  birth defect in the abdominal wall which is
  present since birth. It is common among children,
  newborns, and premature babies

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• Femoral hernia
• The femoral hernia appears as a bulge close to
  the groin area. Femoral hernias generally happen
  when a part of a tissue pushes through a weak
  spot or a tear in the abdomen. This can obstruct
  the blood supply to the herniated bowel.
• Umbilical hernia
• An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the
  intestine tissue pushes through a small opening
  in the abdominal muscle close to the belly
  button. Umbilical hernias are common in infants
  however they can also develop in adults.
• Incisional hernia
• Incisional hernias generally occur when tissue
  protrudes from the surgical site scar that is yet
  to heal. This sort of hernia has less severe
  complications as compared to other types of
  hernias. Your doctor will suggest surgery to
  repair the hernia.
• Epigastric hernia
• An epigastric hernia develops when tissue pushes
  through a weak spot in the abdominal wall located
  above the belly button and below the sternum of
  the rib cage. It is generally common in males.

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What are the causes of a hernia?

• Generally, the causes of a hernia may vary by
  looking at the types of hernia. However, the
  common reason among all hernias is weakened
  abdominal muscles or tissues. There are risk
  factors that can increase the possibility of
  developing hernia including
• Lifting heavy items
• Continuous pressure on the abdomen due to
  diarrhea, coughing, or sneezing
• Smoking

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Hernia Diagnosis

• An individual should consult the doctor if
  notices any abnormal lump or feel severe hernia
  symptoms such as hernia pain. Your doctor can
  help diagnose a hernia through physical
  examination. Your PCP can also prescribe for some
  tests to understand the present medical condition
  and hernia, which include
• CT Scan and Ultrasound
• Barium X-rays to check the digestive system and
  intestines
• Endoscopy is used to examine the esophagus and
  stomach

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Hernia Treatments and Surgery

• After examination of your overall health and
  hernia, your doctor can recommend hernia repair
  surgery. They will also suggest you make some
  changes in your lifestyle such as a healthy diet
  and regular exercise to examine further changes
  in the body. Your PCP will also prescribe some
  medicines to control the symptoms of hernia.
• In case medicines dont work your doctor may
  recommend hernia surgery. There are two types of
  hernia repair surgery that your doctor can
  recommend, that include
• Open hernia repair Surgery  In this procedure,
  the surgeon makes one large incision to repair
  hernia.
• Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery  It is also known
  as minimally invasive surgery. In laparoscopic
  surgery, the surgeon makes small incisions to
  insert the laparoscope and other special surgical
  tools to repair hernia.
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