A hernia occurs when adipose tissue or an organ pushes a weak spot into the surrounding connective tissue or muscle wall. Hernias usually don’t heal on their own. They tend to get bigger. In rare cases, they can lead to life-threatening complications. This is why doctors often recommend surgery. However, not every hernia needs to…
If you see a bulge under the skin anywhere on your abdomen or belly button or feel a pop in your groin area after lifting something heavy, don’t be surprised if the doctor tells you that you have a hernia. Hernias occur when internal organs, fat, or tissue penetrate weak points in the muscles and…
Patients who undergo surgery for a hernia repair have questions and concerns about what to expect after their surgery. Dr Venu Gopal Pareek provides the article with information that helps patients understand what to expect after discharge from the hospital and includes instructions that can help them recover quickly. Post-operative instructions contain information about nutrition,…
Hernias are a common problem that result in a bulge in the stomach or groin. There are many types of hernias. They can hurt you, but most of the time, you only see swelling or lumps in your stomach or groin. And they usually don’t leave without treatment, which often means surgery. Often harmless and…
Incisional Hernia An incisional hernia is characterised as bulging of tissue which appears at the site of an incompletely-healed prior surgical wound. Median incisions are made in the abdomen during abdominal surgeries. Abdomen near the incisional area will be weak. At a specific place, the bulge of tissue protrudes out called incisional hernias. Some ventral…
A hernia is a soft bulge that shows up under the skin. It occurs when an organ or fatty tissue of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the belly (abdominal) muscles. Inguinal hernia(inner groin) and Umbilical hernia(belly button) are the most common type of hernias seen in children. Hernia repair in children is…
What Is A Hernia? A hernia is said to be caused when the contents start pushing out through the weak muscle walls holding it. Most of the hernias are abdominal hernias, that means they appear in the belly and groin areas. Usually, hernias tend to get bigger and they do not get better on their…
A hernia is an abnormal exit in muscle tissue that results in a painful bulge. It is usually caused when part of your body squeezes through a weak spot and pushes through the wall of muscle that’s holding it in. Most hernias are abdominal hernias that happen in the belly and groin areas. When you…