Dealing with Hernia
Posted on January 10, 2012
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A hernia is an abnormal bulging of internal organs through an abnormal opening in the wall cavity. The combination of increased pressure in the body with weakness in the wall is responsible for this condition. In this condition internal organs or parts of organs protrude from the swelling that the size with coughing and heavy lifting will increase, and while passing stool and urine. In a lying position in the swelling, except in strangulated and irreducible hernia.
Cause:
1, the weakness in the wall of the body:
weakness) Congenital.
b) Acquired weakness due to injuries, wasting of muscles, suppurative lesions in the walls and the presence of weak natural openings, obesity, lack of exercise, repeated pregnancy.
c) A surgical procedure with improper custom or sepsis operated site.
2) Increased pressure in the body.
A constipation), chronic.
b) Recurrent cough.
c) Weight lifting.
d) Urethral strictures.
Common sites for hernia:
Hernia can occur anywhere in the body. But there are some common sites for hernia. Through the chest wall of the hard bone is not usually affected. Hernia in the lower back is also rare because the muscles of the spine and the spine and ligaments strong and sheeths.The common site for hernia are abdominal wall. Compared to other parts of the abdominal wall is weak due to a natural opening. There are some areas where the abdominal muscles are weak and thin and all these factors create an opportunity for the public site for herniation.The hernia is as follows.
Hernia) lies:
Here are the contents of the stomach protrude through the inguinal canal (the lining of the abdomen just above the inguinal ligament this looks at both sides.). This type is common in men. Initially the swelling comes only as tense and back while lying down. Than most of the intestine that cannot easily return.
b) Femoral hernia:
This type of hernia is more common in women. Here are the contents of the stomach through the femoral canal, which is seen just below the junction of the thigh and abdomen (in the femoral triangle). The contents are down and out through saphenous opening in the thigh and the shape of a swelling under the skin.
c) Umbilical hernia:
This often happens in children. Umbilicus is the weaker part of the abdomen. The contents of the stomach may be distinguished as a ball-like swelling while crying and defecating.
d) Incision hernia:
Hernia is seen on the site is operated. Due to improper suturing or sepsis the operated site becomes weak resulting in hernia.
e) Epigastria hernia:
Here hearniation takes place in the epigastrium. This is a rare species.
f) Lumbar hernia:
Here the hernia in the lumbar area on either side of the lumbar spine (the lumbar triangle). It is also a rare species.
g) Obturator hernia:
This is a rare form of hernia. Here is the content passing obturator foramen in the pelvis.
Complications of hernia:
1) strangulation:
If the hernia hole narrow gouge cannot be easily and then the flow of blood to the tissues can be blocked as constricition.This hernia can kill the intestinal excellent thing.
2) Intestinal obstruction:
This happens when all parts of the intestine protruding into the hernia sack. Herniated small hole blocking part of the abdomen.
3) Infection and peritonitis:
If the strangulation death of an intestinal infection would have spread to the abdomen resulting in peritonitis.
Treatment of hernia: -
Initial treatment: In the initial stages of hernia the following steps may be helpful
1) Use of hernia belt:
Special types of hernia belts are available for any type of heania.This will prevent the protrusion and will reduce the pain.
2) Constipation, cough, etc. recurrent urinary tract obstruction should be treated.
3) Reduction of fat increases the strength of the abdominal wall.
4) Abdominal exercises to improve muscle tone.
5) Take plenty of leafy vegetables, fruits and fibrous diet for easy bowel movement.
6) Try other systems such as homeopathy, herbal medicine and ect
if no help with the above steps consult a general surgeon for operations management.
Surgical treatment.
Performed after the surgery depends on the type and nature of hernia.
1) Hertniotomy: In this surgery the hernia sack is pushed into the abdomen and the neck of the bag legated with transfixion ligature and cut off the bag.
2) Herniorrhaphy: Here along with herniotomy the posterior wall repaired.
3) Hernioplasty: This surgery is done if herniotomy is not possible because of the wide neck of the bag. The following improvements have been made using non-absorbed materials like tantalum gauze, polypropylene mesh or stainless steel mesh.
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