A hernia occurs when the internal layer of your abdominal muscle weakens, resulting into a bulge or tear. The inner lining of the abdomen pushes through the weakened arena of the abdominal wall forming a balloon like sac. At such times, abdominal tissues and loop of intestine can push into the sac creating discomfort. Hernia surgery is carried out to repair such deformation.
Inguinal Hernia is a common type occuring in the groin. Your abdominal walls are potentially weak. Heavy strains, injuries or an old incision in the abdominal wall can develop hernia in these regions. In some cases, abdominal wall muscles are weak from birth. Most hernias can be congenital in children. In adults, the abdominal wall can weaken because of natural weakness, lifting heavy weights, persistent coughing, difficulty in bowel movements or urination, etc.
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Mechanism helps to fix the tears in the muscle of your abdominal wall. It uses small incisions with the help of telescope and mesh. Laparoscopic approach results in faster recovery.
If you have developed a hernia condition, your body will be first physically examined by your doctor. Physical examination helps your doctor determine whether hernia repair surgery is right for you. Surgery options are chosen when medical treatments do not show any considerate improvements.
Hernia causes discomfort, severe pain, or other problems. Some potentially serious issues could require emergency surgery. Hernia does not heal or recover with time. There is no physical therapy or exercise that eliminates hernia problem. Untreated hernia may grow and become more painful. It also puts a pressure on the surrounding tissues when can cause swelling in the nearby area.
A portion of your intestine can be trapped in the abdominal wall and obstruct your bowels. If the trapped section of intestine does not get enough flow of blood, it can get strangulated. This can infect the intestinal tissues or even kill them. Strangulated hernia requires urgent medical assistance as it becomes a life threat. Ensure you visit your doctor before complication arises.