What is Hernia?
Hernia can be called as a
gap/space in strong tissues, which holds the muscles in a right place. It can
occur inside the abdominal muscle layers which become weakened giving a
bulge/tear. In the same fashion that the inner tube pushes via a damaged tire,
while the inner lining over the abdomen pushed via the weakened area of the
abdominal wall that is forms a small size balloon like sac.
What causes Hernia?
The abdomen wall has certain
natural areas over the potential weakness and it can be developed at these
areas owing to heavy strain found over the abdominal wall, injury, aging and
other weaknesses. Anyone can develop this at any age group and as per a report,
around 600,000 inguinal or groin hernia repair operation are carried out
annually in the US alone.
What are the types of Hernia?
When it comes to types of
hernias, the following are its types:
- Inguinal hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Epigastric hernia
- Hiatal hernia
What are the treatment options for Hernia?
There are several treatment
options when it comes to dealing with ailments like hernia, which are as under:
- Lifestyle
Changes: Making some dietary changes like avoiding large and heavy meals
and doing other similar things can help in eliminating the symptoms of foods
like heart burn, spicy and tomato based diets.
- Medication:
If you have hiatal hernia, the over the counter and prescription medication
reduces the stomach acid and thus relieve the discomfort or improve symptoms.
- Surgery: If hernia is seen growing large size or causing pain, your doctor can recommend you to go for the operation.
What are the surgical options for treatment of Hernia?
When it come surgical options for
hernia treatment, there are two options – open and laparoscopic surgery. Some
of these are performed with open surgical option, while others are carried out
using laparoscopic approach.
Which doctors perform Hernia surgery?
Not all surgeons are able to
perform the hernia surgery expect the ones who specializes in this area often
termed as Gastrointestinal Surgeons.
Who is a candidate for Hernia surgery?
Only after a thorough physical
test one can understand whether he or she is the candidate for surgery. The
surgeon after examining the hernia would decide the kind of surgery needed to
make you free from ailment of hernia.
What are the preparations for Hernia surgery?
The preparation include blood
work, EKG depending upon you medical condition and age and medical evaluation.
- It is recommended to a patient to have a shower before the surgery with antibiotic soap.
- Before the surgery you are not supposed to drink or eat anything except take medications.
- Quit other medications for a while and also smoking before the surgery.
What are possible risks and complications of Hernia surgery?
You can experience low risk of
injury in urinary bladder, blood vessels, intestines, sperm tube seen moving
over the testicles, etc.
- Difficulty in urination
- Swelling and bruising of scrotum
- Getting back the hernia again
What is the recovery time after Hernia surgery?
The recovery time after the
surgery is slow and steady; you need to three weeks to resume normal life.
However, you are supposed to carry light activities, while you may indulge into
strenuous jobs after six weeks.
- What are the precautions after Hernia surgery? Always follow the instructions of your doctor’s advice
- Have short walks too often for blood circulation.
- Avoid putting yourself into strenuous jobs after the surgery
- Have a healthy diet and get a high intake of water
What can be done to prevent Hernia occurring again?
- Use a pack of ice pack often over the surgical incision
- Have your medications on time
The cost of hernia surgery in India
can range 50000 to 60000 INR.
No comments:
Post a Comment