INGUINAL HERNIA

An inguinal hernia is a bulge/ swelling that develops in the groin region between your thigh and abdomen. 

So, We have 3 layers of skin, abdominal muscles, and thin peritoneum that protect our intestines. 

When an inguinal hernia occurs, there is a weakness of muscle at a given point and the intestines with peritoneum push out and a bulge appears under our skin. Inguinal hernias always should be operated on soon diagnosed as they keep increasing in size and sometimes get trapped inside hernia defect and their blood supply gets cut. This is called an obstructed hernia and this is an emergency that requires immediate surgery. 

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About the facts of Inguinal Hernia:-  

Let us understand facts about inguinal hernia.  

There are two types of hernias. 

1. Indirect inguinal hernia – This is more commonly seen in men because male testicles are inside the abdomen and they go to the scrotum through an opening in the groin area.

Sometimes this opening does not close and hernia forms.  

In women this hernia slides into the groin area due to weakness in the muscle.

 2. Direct inguinal hernias are not very common and are seen in men only.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About Symptoms:- 

Symptoms:-

A bulge is seen in the groin area which increases in size when we stand or stain and disappears when lie down.

1. Sudden pain in groin and scrotum area.

2. A dull ache, pressure, or burning sensation in the groin area. 

Sometimes the bulge is large and the intestine does not go back into the abdomen and we feel severe pain.

This could be obstructed or strangulated hernia. 

Symptoms:-

1. Server pain and redness

2. Pain which is extreme in severity

3. Fever with Chills

4. Nausea  and vomiting

5. Raised  heart rate

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About Diagnosis:-

DIAGNOSIS – 

-A physical examination with ultrasound and MRI can confirm the diagnosis Treatment.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About Treatment:-

Treatment :-  

-Laparoscopic / Robotic assisted hernia repair surgery.  

Mesh is typically used for these repairs.  

Recovery is quick and less painful after minimal invasive techniques,

Open repair is sometimes done when surgery is done in an emergency and general anesthesia can not be given due to medical reasons.

Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI  Explains About Prevention:-

PREVENTION:-

Indirect inguinal hernia are present by birth and nothing can be done.

For Direct inguinal hernia

–       Use weight lifting with precautions

–       Treat cough early

–       Avoid constipation

–       If overweight – Reduce weight