EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HERNIA Presented By: Dr. Manjunath Haridas (MD FACS FICS)
WHAT IS HERNIA?
Hernia is a protrusion (lump) of the intra abdominal organs and abdominal wall through the acquired or into various internal cavities and spaces. Usually hernia occurs in the abdominal area between the chest and the hips, but it can also occur in the upper thighs and groin areas.
TYPES OF HERNIA
Inguinal hernia
Ventral hernia
Umbilical hernia
Epigastria hernia
Lateral hernia
Femoral hernia
SYMPTOMS OF HERNIA
Heartburn
Vomiting
Shortness of breath
Difficulty swallowing
Chest pain
Feeling full soon after you eat
Backflow of stomach acid into esophagus
CAUSES OF HERNIA
Lifting heavy objects without stabilizing the abdominal muscles
Diarrhea or constipation
Persistent coughing or sneezing
Obesity
Poor nutrition
Smoking, can all weaken muscles.
HERNIA PREVENTIONS
Exercise regularly
Lose weight
Control allergies
Stay hydrated
Eat a high-fiber food
Don’t Smoke.
HERNIA TREATMENT OPTIONS
Laparoscopic surgery
Open approach for hernia repair
Reconstructive surgery
Mesh for hernia repair.
WHAT KIND OF DOCTOR DO YOU SEE FOR A HERNIA?
When you have a hernia, treatment will start with your primary care provider.
If you need surgery to repair the hernia, you’ll be referred to the best doctor for hernia surgery in Bangalore.
If you think you have a hernia, don’t wait to seek help. Early repair is more successful, less risky and offers a better recovery and outcome.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF A HERNIA IS NOT TREATED? Complications of an untreated inguinal or femoral hernia may include:
Obstruction (incarceration): Part of the intestine becomes stuck in the inguinal canal, causing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain etc.
Strangulation: Part of the intestine is trapped in a way that cuts off its blood supply.
WHY MIAS - MH SURGERY CLINIC
MH Surgery Clinic specialize in state-of-the-art diagnostics and all surgical minimally invasive therapy methods for the best hernia treatment in Bangalore.
In general, we make use of laparoscopic hernia operations using minimally invasive technology.
Get in touch with our experts or schedule a consultation appointment at MH Surgery to know more!