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    Inguinal hernia

    An inguinal hernia is a
    bulging of the contents of the
    abdomen through a weak area
    in the lower abdominal wall.
    Inguinal hernias can occur at
    What is it? either of two passages
    through the lower abdominal
    wall, one on each side of the
    groin. These passages are
    called inguinal canals.
    Facts
    An inguinal hernia can also develop over time if you increase pressure on the walls of
    your abdominal muscles through activities like straining to go to the bathroom,
    coughing over a long period, being overweight, or lifting heavy weights. If you have a
    family history of inguinal hernia, you may be at a higher risk for one. Infants born
    before their due date are also at higher risk.
    Two types
    Direct hernias
    Indirect hernias
    Indirect hernia
    Indirect inguinal hernia. This is the most common type, and a type of hernia
    that you may be born with. Although it can occur in men and women, it is much
    more common in men. This is because the male testicle starts inside the
    abdomen and has to go down through an opening in the groin area to reach the
    scrotum (the sac that holds the testicles). If this opening does not close at birth, a
    hernia develops. In women, this type of hernia can occur if reproductive organs
    or the small intestine slides into the groin area because of a weakness in the
    abdominal muscles.
    Direct hernia

    Direct inguinal hernia. This type of hernia is caused by weakening of your


    abdominal muscles over time and is more likely to be seen in adults. Direct
    inguinal hernias occur only in men.
    Symptoms:
    • Pain
    • Redness
    • Fever
    • Tachycardia
    • Bulge at inguinal area
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Swelling
    • Tenderness
    Treatment

    Open repair. An incision is made through the skin in the groin area.
    The surgeon moves the hernia back inside the abdomen and closes
    the abdominal wall with stitches. Mesh placement may be used to
    strengthen the closure and reduce the risk of recurrence of the
    hernia.
    Laparoscopy or robotic-assisted repair. This type of surgery uses
    a few small incisions and a thin scope with a tiny camera. The
    surgeon works through the scope to repair the hernia, sometimes
    operating from a console maneuvering robotic arms. Mesh is
    typically used for these repairs. Recovery is shorter and pain is less
    severe after these minimally invasive approaches than with open
    repair.
    Prevention
    There is nothing you can do to prevent an indirect inguinal
    hernia, the type you are born with. Direct hernias that occur
    over time may be prevented with these precautions:
    • Learn how to lift heavy objects properly.
    • Avoid and, when needed, treat constipation to prevent
    straining when having a bowel movement.
    • Get treatment for any persistent cough.
    • If you are a man with an enlarged prostate and you strain to
    pass urine, get treated.
    • If you are overweight, lose the extra pounds.
    Thank you

    Reem ayman hasan abusadeh


    12/1/2024

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