What is Postpartum Hernia?
In some individuals, the spot where their umbilical cord detached at birth never fully heals, leaving a tiny hole in the abdominal muscle or tissue behind the navel.
For women with this condition, physical changes during pregnancy can heighten the likelihood of developing what is known as a postpartum hernia.
Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI Explains About Presenting symptoms of a postpartum hernia :-
Presenting symptoms of a postpartum hernia depends on what kind of hernia you have and the cause. Symptoms vary as per the location of the site
- a midline bump or bulge above your belly button( common )
- a bulging or protruding belly button { umbilical area )
- Bumpiness along your previous C-section scar
- tenderness or pain
Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI Explains About Signs of postpartum hernia
Signs of postpartum hernia, the bulge or bump may temporarily worsen when you:
- cough or sneeze
- weight lifting
- laughing
- stand up suddenly
- exercise
- gain weight
Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI Explains that Why do we get postpartum hernias?
Why do we get postpartum hernias?
When a baby is growing in our womb, there is pressure on abdominal muscles, and at some point, muscle and fat give way, and abdominal contents like intestine/omentum start protruding out in the form of the bulge on the hernia site.
We can also get an incisional hernia on the previous c-section site as that can act as a weak area.
There is a natural weakness at the umbilical site where the umbilical cord attaches us and our mother.
When we see a bulge at the umbilicus, it is called an umbilical hernia.
Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI Explains that How to diagnose postpartum hernias?
How to diagnose postpartum hernias?
– Clinical examination by surgeon
– Ultrasound abdomen
– MRI abdomen
Dr Ashish Vashistha, BEST HERNIA SURGEON IN DELHI Explains Treatment of postpartum hernias
Treatment of postpartum hernias?
Laparoscopic/robotic mesh repair of hernias is an ideal approach for them.