DON’T YOU LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT “HERNIA”

Due to numerous reasons many of us are susceptible to this vulnerable disorder and it is good if we have a basic knowledge of this disease so that we can avoid many fusses.

           

What is Hernia?  Projection of an organ or fatty tissue through a damaged or weak spot in our body results Hernia.  It occurs in the abdomen, upper thigh, bellybutton, or groin regions.  Though hernias never affect our body immediately, it may develop severe consequences resulting death also.

CAUSES:  there are variety of reasons, such as Diarrhea, Constipation, Chronic Cough, Over-Sneezing, obesity, Malnutrition, Smoking, and even during the lift of heavy object.  All these above factors weaken the respective muscles and make hernia more possible.

SYMPOTOMS:  

Swelling under the skin of the abdomen resulting constipation and a “heavyfeeling” in the abdomen.  Sometimes blood discharged along with the stool.

TYPES OF HERNIA: 

1. Inguinal:  It is very common and is caused by the protrusion of the intestine through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall.  It is widely prevalent among MEN.  It is so because, the testicles of a man descend through the inguinal canal soon after birth.  The inguinal canal is supposed to be closed.  Sometimes the canal remains unclosed leaving a delicate spot for the development of hernia
2. Hiatal:  It occurs, when a portion of the stomach protruded up through the diaphragm.  The diaphragm is a sheet that separates the abdominal cavity from the chest cavity.  Aged people are prone to this type of hernia.  It causes burning sensation due to the leakage of  food intake by the  patient
3. Umbilical Hernia:  It occurs when a part of the small intestine prtrudesthrough the abdominal wall at the navel region.  It is very common among the new borne.  Obese or frequent child borne women are affected with these disorders.
4. Incisional hernia:  It commonly occurs among those who underwent abdominal surgery and remained overweight.  usually it happens because of passiveness after abdominal surgery
5. Femoral hernia:  It occurs due to the entry of intestine into the canal that carries femoral artery into the upper thigh.  Pregnant and obese women are prone to this type of hernia

TREATMENT

If you develop any such symptoms, it is always better to consult a registered physician and follow his advice