Understand different types of hernia, symptoms & treatment options. A visual hernia guide by Dr. Nirav Vakani, leading gastroenterologist in

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Understand different types of hernia, symptoms & treatment options. A visual hernia guide by Dr. Nirav Vakani, leading gastroenterologist in
Discover hernia types & strategies to prevent hernias, especially if you're at higher risk. Learn about weight management, proper lifting te
Learn about the various types of hernias and effective strategies for prevention in this informative article. Hernias can affect anyone, but some individuals, such as weightlifters or those with a family history of hernias, are at a higher risk. Discover the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, proper lifting techniques, and lifestyle adjustments to reduce the risk of hernias. Explore how RG Hospitals can be your trusted partner in hernia treatment and prevention. Protect your health and well-being by understanding and implementing these prevention strategies.
What is Hernia Repair? What are the Common Hernia Types?
Hernia Repair:
Hernia repair is also known as herniorrhaphy. It is a surgical procedure to fix a hernia. A hernia occurs when an internal tissue or organ breaks through a muscle’s hole. It is the most common surgery to be performed.
Types of Hernia
Below are some of the most common types of hernias
Inguinal Hernia: An inguinal hernia called as groin hernia. It is the most common groin hernia type. An inguinal hernia occurs in inguinal canal. You may see a small bulge on the pelvic bone. It is caused due to abdominal tissue pushing through an opening in your lower abdominal wall. This bulge may be painful when you cough, lift any weights or bend over. However, most hernias don’t cause pain. It doesn’t repair on it’s own and lead to life threatening complication. Most men affects with this inguinal hernia.
Femoral hernias: Fatty tissue or intestine part stick out into the groin at the top the inner thigh. Femoral hernias are less common than inguinal hernias and mostly affect older women.
Umbilical Hernia: Fatty tissue or intestine part stick out into the abdomen near the belly button (naval).
Causes of Hernia
Femoral or inguinal hernias occurs due to weak muscles presented on your birth or are associated with repeated strain on the groin and stomach areas, and aging. These strains may come from obesity, physical exercises, constipation, and frequent coughing.
Adults get umbilical hernia by straining the stomach area. the strains may come from obesity, heavy coughing, or after delivery.
The cause of hiatal hernias are not understood fully, but weakness of diaphragm with pressure on the stomach or aging.
Symptoms of Hernias
Swelling or bulge in stomach or groin area
Feeling heavy in stomach that some times comes with blood in stools or constipation
Weakness or pressure in groin area
A burning or pain sensation at bulge
Shooting pain
Constipation
Vomiting
Pain or discomfort in the abdomen or groin when bending over or lifting
Swelling or pain around the testicles
Hernia Treatments 3 types of treatments are performed for repairing hernias
Open surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Robotic Hernia repair
Swapna HealthCare is the best minimally invasive clinic in Hyderabad, India. We are providing the best treatment for hernia and have experienced surgeons to repair hernias.