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What is Hernia & different types of Hernia

An abnormality where an internal organ or tissue of the body protrudes from the cavity in which it is
normally found, this creates a bulge which you can see and feel. The bulge is known as a hernia.
One of the most common reasons for operation in Australia is hernia. Studies reveal that around 40,000
Australians have hernia surgery done each year.

Different types of Hernia:

One of the most common types of hernia is inguinal hernia which is more common in males, whereas
femoral and umbilical hernias are more likely to occur in females

Inguinal hernia
This occurs in a part of the abdominal wall known as the inguinal canal. Inguinal hernia leaves a natural
defect called the internal inguinal ring that may develop into a hernia if it isnt sealed properly, resulting
in the contents of the abdomen, such as intestine, to protrude through the opening, creating pain and/or a
bulge.

Femoral hernia
Femoral hernia is much more common in women, but may also occur in men. This occurs when fatty
tissues or part of the bowel pushes through into the groin at the top of the inner thigh.

Incisional hernia
Incisional hernia is also known as ventral hernia which appears in the abdomen at the site of a previous
surgery. It is known as a ventral or incisional hernia.

Umbilical hernia
The hernia which occurs near the bellybutton is known as an umbilical hernia. Most infants are
vulnerable to this hernia. It may occur in infants at or just after birth when they may be around three or
four years of age. Umbilical hernias have 11% chances re-occurrence.

Epigastric hernia
Epigastric hernia which occurs mostly in the upper abdominal wall arises due to a weakness, gap, or
opening in the muscles of the upper abdominal wall, on a line between the breastbone and the navel.

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Men are more vulnerable to this hernia than women.

Spigelian hernia
Spigelian hernia is known by multiple names. It usually develops through a slit-like defect in the anterior
abdominal wall adjacent to the semilunar line. Most of spigelian hernias occur in the lower abdomen
where the posterior sheath is deficient.

Symptoms of Hernia?
If you have hernia, you can easily find it out with these symptoms:
Swelling or bulge in the groin or scrotum.
Increased pain at the site of the bulge.
Pain while lifting.
Increase in the bulge size over time.
A dull aching sensation.
A sense of feeling full or signs of bowel obstruction.
But it also should that, if you experience any of this symptoms doesnt confirm that you have hernia. It
could be symptoms of other diseases as well. However, you can confirm it with the help of a colorectal
surgeon.

Treatment and Cure

The only treatment which removes a hernia permanently is a surgery. It is because surgery repairs the
weakened abdominal wall tissue and closes any hole. Most hernias are closed with stitches and
sometimes with mesh patches to plug the hole.
Outcome of treatment of a Hernia
The outcome for most hernias is usually good with treatment. Recurrence of a hernia is usually very rare
for all the types of hernia except incisional hernia.