What is Hernia?
Hernias occur when an organ pushes through an opening in muscle tissue. They are typically found in the abdominal wall, but can also affect the upper thigh and groin area. The issue will develop as the result of muscle weakness or over-exertion. If the hernia is the result of muscle weakness, it may develop over time. But, if it happens because of intense physical exertion, it could happen immediately.
Sufferers will usually notice a bulge or lump in the affected area and may experience pain, weakness and burning. In most cases, the issue isn’t immediately life threatening, but surgery may be required to prevent long-term problems.
Inguinal Hernias
Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia. In most cases, someone with an inguinal hernia will notice an unusual bulge near their groin area. This bulge may disappear when lying down and could expand and shrink while coughing. Potential symptoms could include:
- Dull or sharp pain when exercising, coughing, standing, bending or lifting objects.
- Weakness in groin area.
- Burning in groin area.
- Swelling of the scrotum in men or boys.
Inguinal Hernia Treatment
Minor cases may not require any treatment and will be monitored regularly by a physician. Mild to severe cases are usually treated with a surgery called a herniorrhaphy. These surgeries are performed in one of two ways:
Open Hernia Repair – The surgeon will make an incision outside of the affected area. The protruding tissue will be placed back behind the abdominal wall. The weakened abdominal wall tissue will often be reinforced. Once the incision is closed, the procedure is complete.
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair – This procedure is minimally invasive. During a laparoscopy, the surgeon will create several tiny incisions and operate using a small tube attached to a camera. Small tools will be used to repair the hernia. This option may reduce recovery time, but may not be available to those with large hernias or previous pelvic surgeries.
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