What is hernia? What are the treatments?

What is Hernia? What are the treatments?

Hernia involves the abdominal organs or fat bulging through an opening because of the weakness of the abdominal region.The bulging may occur through the belly button or the lower region of the abdomen.

Symptoms of hernia

Pain in the stomach

Bulging in the particular spot

Difficulty in passing stool (severe and complicated)

Vomiting (severe and complicated)

Treatment for hernia

Surgery is the only course of treatment for hernia. In the past, open surgeries were done but nowadays, laparoscopic surgeries are available for treating all types of hernias.

Surgery involves the gastroenterology surgeons pushing the bulging spot back in place and placing a 5cm mesh to prevent it from bulging again.

Aftercare tips post hernia surgery

You can take a bath after 48 hours post-surgery.

People who had simple hernia surgeries like umbilical hernia can go to work after 4-5 days. But if the surgery is complicated, you can go to work after 2-3 weeks.

You can do light exercises like walking and jogging just 1 week post-surgery.Avoid lifting weights and doing heavy exercises for 1-2 months after surgery.

What is hernia? What are the treatments?

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