Understanding Hernia Bases FAQs

Persistent abdominal pain can you suspect hernia. However, just a hernia specialist can confirm watching a knot formed in the abdomen. Hernia, a common lifestyle disease, it is complex enough to be noticed in the early stages. The list of frequently asked questions below can help you understand the basics of this disease.

What is Hernia and how common is it?

Hernia is the out-pouching of an organ or tissue due to internal weakness in support of muscle and protruding through an opening or a weakened area. Hernia can affect anyone at any age. Some types of hernias occur mainly in men, while others are common in men and women.

Is hernia occurs in different types?

If it is in the abdominal area, which is a pelvic or abdominal hernias, it is along the incision line before surgery may be an incisional hernia. If the hernia develops near the upper leg may be a femoral hernia. Another type of hernia is a hernia, gastric reflux in a patient that experiences.

What are the causes and symptoms of the common hernia?

The most frequent causes of hernia are chronic constipation, chronic cough, obesity, regular heavy lifting, excessive stress, pregnancy, the incision after surgery, premature birth, aging, bad eating habits, and family history. The symptoms indicating the occurrence of hernia are heaviness in the groin or abdomen, groin or abdomen pain, painful defecation or urination and abdominal pain after long periods of standing.

Not all hernias is a surgical emergency. However, even if the hernia is easily reducible hernias painless and all have the potential to become serious. Early detection can allow you to take appropriate treatment alternatives and relatively less complex, such as food and changing lifestyle, exercise and physical therapy and medication.

How can I prevent a hernia?

Since hernia is the result of the weakness in muscle tissue, it is very difficult to avoid completely, but you can certainly minimize the risk of its occurrence, avoiding excessive pressure on the abdominal muscles.

• Use good body mechanics to reduce stress work
• Avoid straining during urination and defecation
• Stop smoking or other reason that causes chronic cough
• Try to lose weight
• Follow a regular exercise - walking, jogging and swimming
• Ask a specialist physiotherapy advice to strengthen the abdominal muscles