Inguinal hernias make up 80% of abdominal wall hernias and are 3 times more common in men. Inguinal hernias are manifested by swelling and pain. Surgery, which is the only treatment for inguinal hernia, can be performed either closed or open. Inguinal hernia occurs more frequently in those who work by standing for a long time and in some occupational groups.
What are the symptoms of inguinal hernia?
- Swelling and pain in the groin
- Swelling that increases with standing, straining, coughing and disappears when lying on the back
- Only pain in early-stage hernias
WHAT CAUSES groin hernia?
It occurs as a result of weakening or tearing of the support layer that prevents the intestines from going out of the abdomen. The weakness of this layer may be due to congenital or compulsive movements (straining, heavy lifting, coughing, compulsive sports).
There are two types of inguinal hernia, direct and indirect. The complaints of the patients are swelling and pain in the groin in both cases. The type of inguinal hernia will only change the surgical technique. The findings are similar.
WHAT IS FEMORAL HERNIA (FEMORAL HERNI)?
It is a type of hernia that causes the same complaints as inguinal hernia and occurs mostly in women. Complaints and treatment options are the same as inguinal hernia.
WHAT IS A COMPRESSED (STROKED) INJUNIAL Hernia?
The organ that enters the hernia sac is usually the small intestine. In cases such as walking, coughing, and straining, the small intestine part enters the hernia sac and creates swelling. When lying on the back, it returns to the abdomen and the swelling disappears. However, over time, the small intestine that enters the hernia sac may be compressed here, and in this case, the blood supply of the compressed small intestine may be impaired. This condition is called a stuck (strangulated) inguinal hernia. The medical name for this condition is incarcerated inguinal hernia.
CAN HERNIA COVER WITH MEDICATION?
It is not possible to reduce, correct or destroy the inguinal hernia with medication. On the contrary, waiting may cause the hernia to become larger. The only treatment method is surgery, regardless of age.
IS INJUNIAL hernia DANGEROUS?
If the intestines or organs that go into the inguinal hernia are stuck in the hernia sac, what we call a strangulated hernia occurs and situations that lead to intestinal decay, which poses fatal risks, may occur.
DOES A HERNIA AGAIN?
The risk of recurrence in inguinal hernia is below 1% when the appropriate surgical technique is applied by an experienced surgeon.