What You Must Know About Abdominal Hernias In Order To Prevent or Treat Them

Posted by Aric Scott on January 30th, 2018

Abdominal hernia issuesarise when fatty tissues or an organ protrudes from a weak side of the abdominal wall’s surrounding tissue or muscle.

What Factors Can Lead To An Abdominal Hernia?

Anabdominal hernia can be triggered by anyfactor that puts high pressureon the stomach. These factors can be:
•    Lifting heavy objects
•    Constipation or Diarrhea
•    Continuous bouts ofsneezing or coughing

What Are The Symptoms And Signs Of An Abdominal Hernia?

Although it is tough to predictwhere or when a hernia can occur, you should be well aware of its symptoms.
•    A lump in yourupper thigh, groin,navel areaor abdomen
•    Feeling pain or burns at the lump  
•    Discomfort or pain when coughing,lifting or bending over
•    Bouts of vomiting or nausea and having a slight fever
•    Feeling heaviness and pressure in the abdomen

There can be some cases where you might not be aware that you have hernia. It is important to get medically examinedroutinely or physically checkedbyyour doctor.

What Is The Treatment For An Abdominal Hernia?

Depending upon the harshness of your symptoms and extent of your hernia, your doctor will recommend if you need treatment or not. Your doctor might observe and keep track of any probable complications that might occur due to your hernia. If needed, you might be given options, such as medication,lifestyle changes or surgery for the treatment of your hernia.   

For most abdominal hernias, the usual treatment is Herniorrhaphy, known as orthodox hernia repair surgery. The surgery entails making an incision in the affected part of the body. The bulging hernia is either pushed back in its place or removed.

Another common practice to treat an abdominal hernia, is by treating the troubled area with patches of net synthetic fabric. After the hernia is pressed in its place, the patch is sewn over the weak area of the stomach wall.

What Must I Do After My Abdominal Hernia Surgery?

After an abdominal hernia surgery, patients take about 3 weeks to recover. Your doctor might recommend you to make a few lifestyle changes.
•    Eat more frequent and smaller meals
•    Include freshfruits and vegetables in your diet
•    Avoid any strenuous exercise or activity
•    Do not bend over or lie down after you have had your meal
•    Maintain a healthybody weightrange

About The Author
Abdominal Surgery Specialists, a part of the Nicholson Clinic, is led by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the most experienced laparoscopic surgeons in the country.