An incarcerated hernia can cut off blood flow to part of your intestine. Strangulation can lead to the death of the affected bowel tissue. A strangulated hernia is life-threatening and requires immediate surgery.
Symptoms of a strangulated hernia can include severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. In some cases, a hernia can be gently pushed back into place, but a strangulated hernia requires surgery to repair.
Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia encountered. They occur in women but occur more commonly in males. About 1 in 4 males will have an inguinal hernia at some point in their lifetime. The testicle descending from the abdomen into the scrotum predisposes males to have a natural weakness in the groin where inguinal hernias occur.
I employs a tackless technique for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, thereby minimizing immediate post-operative pain as well as the chances of chronic pain.
Hiatal hernias typically occur later in life and cause a myriad of symptoms. Symptoms may include heartburn, nausea, vomiting, regurgitation, abdominal pain, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, bloating, belching, or coughing. The term hiatal comes from hiatus (or opening), specifically the esophageal hiatus.
Umbilical hernias are one of the most common hernias encountered. They are naturally occurring hernias, common in all ages from infants to the elderly. They occur at the navel, also known as the umbilicus. This is the site that the umbilical cord previously passed through and acts as a natural site of weakness in the abdominal wall.
Umbilical hernias present with a painless bulge at the navel, that may become larger and more painful with time. They are usually more symptomatic with activity or prolonged standing and require an experienced hernia surgeon for a successful outcome.
A hernia is a common but frequently misunderstood condition. You may have a hernia if you have swelling and a bulge that is able to be “pushed back” into your abdomen. If it continues to grow, you will need to have hernia surgery in order to repair it.
The operation usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes to complete and you'll usually be able to go home on the same day. Some people stay in hospital overnight if they have other medical problems or live on their own.
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