Project Description
A hernia is a condition that is accompanied by a bulge resulting from either an organ or a fatty tissue that squeezes itself through a weak spot surrounding a muscle or connective tissue known as fascia. The bulge leads to the formation of a soft lump that disappears when pressed during the lying position. Also, hernias can be quite painful when the person bends over, lifts something heavy and coughs or sneezes. Expert Surgeons register that the most common types of hernias experienced are inguinal hernias that occur in the inner groin. incisional hernias arise from a previously made incision, femoral hernias that occur in the outer groin, and umbilical hernia that happens on the belly button, and hiatal hernias can arise due to weakness in the diaphragm.
All the different types of hernias result from some type of pressure being exerted on a weak spot or a hole or opening of muscle. These muscle weaknesses might be congenital for some but in most people, the weakness can arise much later in life. Any action that raises the pressure in the abdominal area can lead to a hernia. Expert Surgeons have shown that activities like the heavy weight lifting and object without the necessary precautions of fastening the abdominal muscles. Chronic Constipation or diarrhoea, as well as coughing or sneezing, can also lead to hernias.other risk factors that increases the chances of a hernia are obesity, poor nutrition, and smoking since they result in weakening of muscles.
The main symptom exhibited by a hernia is a lump that is formed under the skin in the affected portion. In an inguinal hernia, the bulge formation occurs on either side of the pubic bone at the meeting point of the groin and the thigh. some of the other symptoms linked with an inguinal hernia include a burning sensation in the area of the bulge, discomfort in the affected area when lifting heavy objects, and a heavy feeling in the abdomen area. You can easily feel the lump through touch when the troubled person is in an upright standing position, coughing or in a bend down position. However, in smaller children, the bulge can only be felt when they are crying. In the case of an umbilical hernia, the bulge is often the only symptom that is seen. At Aryan Hospital, the skilled experts at the facility evaluate these symptoms very closely before choosing the most suitable treatment.
Different types of hernias can be diagnosed with the help of different techniques. For example, medical practitioners diagnose inguinal or incisional hernias with the help of a physical examination of the patient. The doctor notices the changes in the size of a hernia as the patient coughs, sneezes or while he is standing. In the case of a hiatal hernia, the doctor performs a barium X-ray or an endoscopy for diagnosing the hernia. Children having an umbilical hernia, the use of an ultrasound can help the experts carry out the diagnosis for studying the structures inside the body. The medical specialists at Aryan Hospital are enthusiastic about the diagnosis and choosing the right treatment which makes them stand out from other health facilities.
The treatment of hernias largely depends on the severity and size of a hernia in the afflicted person. Medical practitioners monitor a hernia and the related complications before going for a treatment. Lifestyle changes can also largely reduce the symptoms connected with hernias, however, they cannot cure it completely. Over-the-counter medication can also relieve the discomfort that is experienced by the patients. Surgery is often the last option when the effect of your hernia becomes uncontrollable. At Aryan Hospital, the skilled surgeons make use of laparoscopic surgery for repairing a hernia. The hospital also has state-of-the-art facilities to carry out this procedure, the procedure has also shown high success rates since its introduction in the hospital.
