Is the lump in your groin area causing you great pain and distress? Are you looking for ways to get rid of the hernia pain and lump? Well! Hernia is the most common condition suffered by people all over the world. The condition is not so serious and does not pose any threat to your life. However, it may cause you pain which may become a matter of concern if not treated on time.
What is a Hernia?
Hernias are abnormal bulge that is commonly seen in the area of the groin, upper chest, abdomen or near the belly button or navel area. It results near the area where your muscular wall becomes weak, or due to tear in the lining beneath the abdominal muscles. It allows the internal contents like organ, fat, bowel or tissue to protrude out of the weakened wall. The protruded mass of tissue looks like a lump in the skin which usually disappears when you sit or push it a little.
Symptoms of Hernia:
The most common symptoms of hernia includes discomfort or pain in the area. In the case of hiatal hernia symptoms like heartburn, pain in the chest, and trouble swallowing.
What Causes hernia?
Hernias result as a combination of muscle weakness and strain. Some other causes of hernia include:
- Congenital Hernia: It occurs at the time of birth
- Advance ageing
- Damage in the intestinal wall due to an injury or surgery
- Chronic coughing and constipation
- Strenuous exercise like heavy lifting
- Pregnancy
- Overweight or obesity
- Fluid accumulation in the abdomen or ascites
Types of Hernia:
There are different types of hernia classified based on the area of occurrence:
- Inguinal hernia: it is a protrusion of the contents through the inguinal canal. Found commonly in men.
- Ventral hernia: Ventral hernia is a bulge that protrudes out through the weakened abdominal wall.
- Umbilical Hernia: It results due to a combination of muscle weakness near the belly button and strain.
- Epigastric Hernia: This type of hernia is seen in the abdomen when the fat tissue pushes through the abdominal wall.
- Spigelian Hernia: In this type the hernia pushes through the spigelian muscles.
- Incisional Hernia: Usually occurs in people who have undergone abdominal surgery.
How can you get Rid of Hernia Problem with Surgery
Hernia surgeries are among the most common procedures performed. It has been reported that among various types of hernias abdominal wall hernias are the most common type of hernias affecting people of all ages.
At Pristyn Care, every patient is catered and treated individually. The treatment plans are personalized based on patients needs and situation. In case you are thinking to undergo a surgical procedure for your hernia treatment, then it’s the possible way to get rid of it. Below mentioned are two most popular techniques that are used to get rid of hernia.
- Laparoscopic or laser treatment for Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic techniques are among the most advanced and effective techniques recommended by most of the doctors to help you get rid of hernia. It is because it has several advantages over other techniques.
In laparoscopic hernia repair, your surgeon will put you under anesthesia so that you won’t feel any pain. After which, a few small incisions are made near the hernial site and a laparoscope is inserted through one of the incisions. Your surgeon will then make a space near the hernia site and a focussed amount of laser light or energy is passed onto the site to charr the abnormal tissue. The charring of the tissue cuts down the blood supply to the area so that it doesn’t regrow after it has been repaired. At last your surgeon will place a mesh to secure the hernia repair and close the incisions made.
Advantages:
- It is a minimally invasive technique where small incisions of not more than 1 centimetre in length are made.
- Reduced risk of wound infection due to less invasion of tissues.
- Post-operative pain and bleeding is less
- Chances of recurrence are minimal
- Shorter post-operative hospital stay.
- No dietary or lifestyle modification
- One can resume their daily activities within a week.
- Open Approach for Hernia Repair
Open Hernia repair is a traditional and age old method for treating hernia and has been under practice for quite a time. Open approach for hernia repair is ideally suited to patients who have large or multiple hernias or have undergone abdominal surgery. The procedure for open repair involves making a single large incision near the hernia site, accessing the peritoneal cavity and repairing hernia by placing a mesh near the hernia site. Mesh placed helps reinforce the hernia repair.
Advantages:
- The chances of recurrence are low
- A patient may feel less postoperative pain
- Reduced risk of complications
- The better long term quality of life
Disadvantage:
- Scar tissue in the abdomen is formed that can make minimally invasive operations difficult or even dangerous to perform.
Summary
So now you have got the zest about the two most common types of hernia surgery that can help you get rid of your hernia problem. The next step is getting a consultation with your doctor and undergoing a surgery for it. Hernia treatment through surgery doesn’t pose any side effects and inturn improve the quality of life of the patient.