How do I know if I have a hernia?

If you notice a bulge or swelling near your stomach, abdomen or groin, you may have a hernia. You should immediately consult a doctor and get diagnosed.

What is the best hernia treatment?

If your hernia pains, or if it seems to be continuously growing, the doctor may suggest surgery. Most of the hernia surgeries are done on an outpatient basis. The doctor will make an incision and then he'll either put the tissue back in position or remove it.

A hernia can turn severe if it is left untreated. The organ might get strangulated which can further cause complications in the body.

Can a hernia heal with home remedies?

In most cases, the hernia won't heal on its own and neither would home treatment help. It needs surgical repair to resolve the problem such as pain, discomfort, and bulge. If the hernia does not cause problems, you need not have a surgical procedure soon but you better plan ahead.

Is there any complicated risk of leaving a hernia untreated?

If a hernia is left untreated, it gets bigger. The same may lead to intense pain and in the worst cases, it can strangulate. If so, it can demand an ambulance and immediate emergency surgery as it is an extreme condition.

What is a strangulated hernia?

A strangulated hernia is a complicated medical condition that can be life-threatening as well. The fatty tissue of the small intestine bulges through a weakened area of the abdominal muscles. The muscle then clamps down, cutting off the blood supply to the small intestine. It deters the blood supply to the bowel which leads to unpleasant symptoms. It is extremely painful and is a surgical emergency.

Is it possible for a hernia to heal itself?

Well no, the hernia won't heal on its own. The surgical repair of the hernia will help relieve symptoms. It will resolve the problem such as pain, discomfort, and bulge. If the hernia does not cause problems, you need not have a surgical procedure soon.

Is laparoscopic hernia surgery painful?

Laparoscopic procedures cause minimal pain in patients. You won’t feel any pain throughout the surgery because you’ll be under the influence of anesthesia. But after the surgery, the wound sites may remain sore for a week or two.

Hernia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Diagnosis

A hernia doctor will diagnose a hernia in a physical examination. The diagnosis of a hernia is easier as a bulge in the area where the hernia is present will be visible. For an accurate diagnosis, a patient may be asked to stand, strain or cough. In addition, imaging tests such as an MRI, CT scan, or abdominal ultrasound might be needed if the bulge isn't readily apparent.

Procedure

At Pristyn Care in India, we treat hernia with laparoscopic hernia repair as it has a shorter recovery time. The modern daycare surgical procedure entails the insertion of a laparoscope, a medical device that has an inbuilt camera, through a small incision in the abdomen. Once the incision is done, surgeons can view the internal structures with the camera. The surgeon can place a 3D Mesh to strengthen the weak muscle. The best hernia repair treatments are painless and performed when the patient is under anesthesia. A patient can go home the next day and recover to the fullest in less than a week after laparoscopic hernia repair.