Hernia

Bulge in Abdomen

Overview

A hernia is a bulge in the abdomen or groin region that becomes prominent with coughing, straining, or while standing. A hernia is a mechanical defect that occurs due to weakness in the abdominal wall.

There are a variety of hernias such as epigastric hernia (upper abdominal), paraumbilical hernia (around the navel), inguinal hernia (in the groin), and incisional hernia (site of previous surgery scar).

Normally hernias are not life-threatening and don’t go away on their own, sometimes it requires surgery to prevent any complications.

Symptoms

Small hernia don’t cause any major sign or symptom, larger hernias might cause:

Bulge or Lump in Affected Area

Acid Reflux

Difficulty Swallowing

Chest or Abdominal Pain

Heartburn

Shortness of Breath

Vomiting of Blood

Passing of Black Stools

Causes

Hernia may normally be caused by weak muscle tissue and strain. Common causes of weak muscle and strain can include:

Diagnosis

Other than regular physical examination, a doctor may require to perform some tests to determine the best way of treatment. The tests may include:

Abdominal Ultrasound

CT Scan

MRI Scan

Endoscopy

When to See a Doctor

Make an appointment right away if any worrisome symptoms appear.

Treatment

Most patients with a hernia don’t experience any pain or symptoms and might not need treatment, but if a hernia is growing and causing pain, a surgeon may choose to operate.

In most cases, a surgeon will use a Laparoscopic Procedure to treat a hernia. During the surgery, a surgeon inserts special surgical tools along with a camera by making several small incisions in the abdomen area to view images from inside a body displayed on a screen and perform the operation.

All hernias are not suitable for laparoscopic surgery, your surgeon will determine which type of surgical procedure is best depending on the condition.

Our team of expert surgeons has been performing laparoscopic and open surgeries for the past 15 years. This is the gold standard treatment to treat appendicitis worldwide and is considered to be the most simple and safe procedure to date.

Our partnered facility, Maroof International Hospital has state-of-the-art operation theaters equipped with the world’s most advanced equipment to provide the best quality treatment to our patients.

Risks, Complications & Preventions

A hernia is a common health issue and is easily curable if treated timely. There are no preventions for Hernia but generally, a good and healthy lifestyle can prevent or prolong the occurrence of hernia.