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What does abdominal hernia surgery consist of?

The abdominal hernia operation is one of those types of hernia that consists of returning that part of intestine inside the abdominal wall and closing or suturing the hole.

What are the types of hernias?

Hernia operations are performed according to their type and are classified according to the place where they begin.

Inguinal.
Femoral.
Umbilical.
Incisional.
Epigastric.
Hiatal.

What is hernia surgery and when is it done?

A hernia is an organ or a part of it that comes out through a hole that forms naturally or due to trauma for which a hernia operation must be used.

What is an abdominal hernia?

An abdominal hernia is a part, usually of the intestine, that comes out through a hole in the abdomen and remains behind the skin, forming a bulge.

How are inguinal hernias classified?

Hernias in the groin are classified according to the location of the protrusion or eventration:

Inguinal hernia direct: This type of hernia originates at the end of the muscle near the opening of the inguinal canal.

Indirect inguinal hernia: It is the most common in men and is caused by a section of the intestine pressing against the inguinal canal.

What is in that lump or hernia sac?

This lump is called hernial sac and is left behind the skin, housing the intestines or fat that come out of place and sprout behind the skin. The only solution is to resort to surgery.

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What causes hernias?

The causes of hernia originate from excessive abdominal force or a health problem that increases pressure on the muscles of the abdominal area, the most common causes of rupture of the abdominal wall are.

Pushing for chronic constipation
Chronic cough
Sneezing
Cystic fibrosis.
lift heavy objects.

Symptoms and when to resort to hernia surgery?

Intense abdominal pain.
Bloody bowel movements.
Suspension of bowel movements.
You feel that your abdomen suddenly becomes very hard.

Recovery time from hernia surgery?

Your maximum recovery time is 2 to 4 weeks after a couple of weeks you should avoid lifting heavy objects and inappropriate efforts.

Complications after hernia surgery?

There are local complications such as:

bacterial infection.
bulging.
blood retained in surgery.
accumulation of fluids.
mesh rejection.

How to prevent the hernia from recurring?

Maintain a weight, When you have bowel movements. Avoid exerting exaggerated abdominal force. Do not smoke. Wear a binder to help support your abdominal wall for up to 2 weeks after surgery to prevent fluid buildup under your skin.

Hernia surgery meanings.

Hernial sac: Lump that protrudes in the abdomen or groin. Eventration: Part of the body that moves out of place.

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