Say Goodbye to Hernia - Get Yourself Treated From Leading Hernia Treatment Centre in Belagavi

• A new lump or bulge in the groin or abdominal area
• Dull ache or discomfort
• Lump increases in size when standing or coughing, and may disappear on lying down
• Small, painless hernia may increase in size if left untreated
• Irreducible hernia, which cannot return to the abdominal cavity on lying down or with manual pushing, becomes painful
• Obstruction of loop of bowel that has herniated, causing extreme pain, nausea, vomiting, and constipation
• Strangulation of hernia, leading to fever, nausea, vomiting, extreme pain, and life-threatening condition.

• INGUINAL HERNIA
  This type of hernia is the most common and often found in men. It occurs in the groin area where the thigh meets the pelvis. Inguinal hernias are caused by aging and repeated strain on the abdomen. If left untreated or ignored, the blood supply to the testicles can be impaired and cause tissue death. In severe cases, the testicle may need to be removed.


• FEMORAL HERNIA
  More common in women, a femoral hernia also occurs in the groin area but below the line separating the abdomen and legs. These hernias have a high chance of becoming strangulated, which is a medical emergency. Almost half of femoral hernias are diagnosed as an emergency, so it is essential to treat them early to avoid complications.


• UMBILICAL HERNIA
  This type of hernia occurs near the belly button when a part of the bowel or fat bulges through the abdomen. In babies, the opening in the abdomen through which the umbilical cord passes does not seal properly after birth, causing umbilical hernias. In adults, umbilical hernias occur due to repeated strain on the abdomen.


• EPIGASTRIC HERNIA
  Epigastric hernias occur in the midline of the abdomen between the naval and the lower part of the breastbone (sternum). This hernia always occurs in the midline because it comes out between the two rectus muscles of the abdomen that meet in the midline. Infants may also develop this hernia due to a congenital weakness in the midline of the abdominal wall.


• INCISIONAL HERNIA
  This type of hernia develops at the site of a previous abdominal surgery. The abdominal muscles are cut open to allow the surgeon to enter the abdominal cavity during surgery. Although the muscle is sutured (stitched) during closure, it becomes a relative area of weakness, allowing abdominal organs to herniate through the incision line.

• A clinical diagnosis is usually made by our doctor based on a history of your symptoms and a physical examination
• During the examination, the doctor may feel the area of bulge by raising your abdominal pressure or making you stand and cough, as this manoeuvre makes the hernia more obvious.
• If you have an inguinal hernia, the doctor will feel for the potential pathway by examining along your scrotum.
• In most cases where there is an obvious swelling in the groin or abdominal area that increases in size on standing, straining, or coughing, a clinical diagnosis of hernia is made, and no tests are needed.
• In more challenging cases, such as small or hidden hernias, a specialist may perform additional tests, such as an ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI, to confirm the diagnosis

Treatment options depend on the hernia's features, impact on quality of life, and general state of health. Observation, use of a supportive device, or surgery may be used as treatment options. Surgery is the only way to fix a hernia, and emergency surgery may be necessary in some cases.

• Indications for hernia repair surgery include symptomatic hernia, incarcerated hernia, bowel obstruction, and strangulated hernia.
• Laparoscopic repair is a minimally invasive surgical approach that uses small incisions and a camera to guide the repair, with the advantage of quicker recovery, less pain, and less risk of infection.
• 3D mesh hernia repair involves using a mesh to provide support and reduce tension in the repair, and can be made of synthetic or biologic material.

The choice of treatment options will be individualized based on the hernia's characteristics and discussion with your surgeon.