Hernia
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Hernia
Hernia occurs when an organ or tissue squeezes out of its place through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. There are many types of hernias and are named according to their place of occurrence.
Types of hernias
Hiatus hernia
Lower esophagus and stomach or a portion of the stomach alone pushes into the chest cavity through the hiatus, the opening in the diaphragm through which the food pipe passes.
Inguinal hernia
Intestine or lining of the abdominal squeezes into the groin through the inguinal canal through which blood vessels, nerves and spermatic cord pass. It is more common males and also occurs in male babies.
Inguinal hernia
Intestine or lining of the abdominal squeezes into the groin through the inguinal canal through which blood vessels, nerves and spermatic cord pass. It is more common males and also occurs in male babies.
Diaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. Stomach or other organs may push through a weakened spot in the diaphragm into the chest. It is more common in babies due to a birth defect. In adults it can happen due to injury.
Incisional hernia
This occurs in people who have had abdominal surgery. Intestines or organs in the abdomen squeeze out through the weakened abdominal wall at the site of previous surgery.
Symptoms of hernia include a bulge in the abdomen or groin that becomes bigger when you cough or strain, pain, burning sensation, discomfort or pulling sensation around the bulge, heartburn, chest pain, bloating, burping, swallowing, breathing difficulty, bad taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, constipation and narrowing of stool
Rush to hospital if you have severe pain, tenderness or discoloration at the site, severe vomiting or inability to pass gas or stool
Our top gastroenterologist will monitor your condition constantly. Our treatment options include medications to relieve symptoms and move food faster through the digestive tract and surgical correction.
Our expert gastroenterology surgeon offers the latest minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to correct all hernias. Small incision, minimal bleeding and damage lead to minimum pain and very quick recovery. During surgery the organ is pushed back into place, a mesh may be placed to strengthen the area and the weakened spot is sutured and strengthened to prevent future hernias. Get the best treatment for all hernias.
Consult the leading gastroenterologist in Bihar today for evaluation and treatment.