Hernia is a condition where your intestines prolapse out of a natural or unnatural body opening
The commonest hernia we encounter is the inguinal hernia which generally occurs in males and is mainly in the groins
The exact cause is not known but more common in weight lifters and those who exert strain in the groins
This is a conditions which occurs through previously operated scar tissue. The body’s muscles become inherently weak after any surgery and people who are obese or have weak muscles the hernia can occur through any part of the abdomen where there is scar of previous surgery.
This occurs through the bellybutton which a naturally weak spot of the body. This is more common in females and in obese patients
This is mainly seen as a bulge through the belly button
This hernia is mainly a hernia of body fat and occurs in the upper part of the abdomen called epigastrium
Patients mainly complain of a lump but occasionally can cause pain
There are many other types of hernia which can occur in any part of the body but are less common
The treatment options for hernia is mainly surgical
Belts and straps are no longer recommended as can cause harm than good
Surgical options are:
All hernia surgeries are generally day care and the patients can resume work within a week of surgery
Laparoscopic surgeries are safe but there is a small risk of bowel injury especially in incisional hernia surgery
