1.
ALL YOU
NEED TO
KNOW
ABOUT
HERNIA
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2.
OVERVIEW:
WHAT IS A
HERNIA?
A hernia occurs when an organ pushes
through an opening in the muscle or tissue
that holds it in place.
This defect in the muscle wall allows organs
and tissues to push through, or
herniate, producing a bulge.
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3.
I N C I S I O N A L H E R N I A
The intestine pushes through the
abdominal wall at the site of
previous abdominal surgery.
F E M O R A L H E R N I A
Occurs when the intestine enters the
canal carrying the
femoral artery into the upper thigh.
I N G U I N A L H E R N I A
The intestine or
the bladder protrudes through the
abdominal wall.
TYPES OF HERNIA
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4.
U M B I L I C A L H E R N I A
Part of the small intestine passes
through the abdominal wall near the
navel.
E P I G A S T R I C H E R N I A
Type of hernia in the epigastric region of
the abdominal wall,above the belly
button.
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5.
Pain or discomfort
in affected areas.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF
HERNIA
weakness, pressure, or
a feeling of heaviness
in the abdomen.
Gurgling, or aching
sensation.
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6.
Hernias are caused by a
combination of
muscle weakness and strain.CAUSES
Certain activities and medical problems
that increase pressure on the
abdominal wall can lead to a hernia.
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7.
ACTIVITIES AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT INCREASE
PRESSURE ON THE ABDOMINAL WALL CAN LEAD TO A
HERNIA. INCLUDE
PERSISTENT COUGH
SMOKING
ENLARGED PROSTATE
LIFTING HEAVY ITEMS
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS
POOR NUTRITION
CONSTIPATION
BEING OBESE
ABDOMINAL FLUID
DAMAGE FROM
INJURY OR SURGERY
PHYSICAL EXERTION UNDESCENDED
TESTICLES
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8.
TREATMENT
FOR HERNIA
SURGERY
Open surgical repair closes the
hernia using sutures, mesh, or
both, and the surgical wound in
the skin is closed with sutures,
staples, or surgical glue.
Laparoscopic operation
(keyhole surgery)
Surgical repair of a hernia guided
by a laparoscope allows for the
use of smaller incisions, enabling
a faster recovery from the
operation.
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9.
Treatment for Hernia in
Cochin,Kerala
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