Question 1

Er doc said i have a small intermal hernia, lateral to my colon i have had much pain on left side is this the cause what can be done , help please?

Accepted Answer

What is described as an "internal hernia" is a very unusual condition. I would need much more detailed information from the radiologist & to see the the films. Have you had prior abdominal or pelvic surgery? Some things seen on a CT scan are true findings & some are incidental findings of no importance. Review your test results with a doctor to see if you need a referral to see a surgeon.

Question 2

Hi doctors, was just wondering what is a fissure on your colon and is it treatable?

Accepted Answer

Anal fissures are essentially cracks in the lining of the anal canal that develop due to trauma, most commonly passage of dry hard stool. It is definitely treatable. Many topical medications have been tried with varying success rates. A short surgical procedure called tailored lateral internal sphincerotomy has the best success rates.

Question 3

Doctor diagnosed me with hiatus hernia. is it curable or treatable ? some advice on what to do and what will be done with me ?

Accepted Answer

Many people have a hiatal hernia (the opening in the diaphragm for the esophagus is too big) but no symptoms.  These people need no treatment.  The most common problem is reflux which is effectively treated with acid blocking medications in most patients.  If the reflux is severe and not helped with medciations then the hernia should be repaired with an antireflux operation.

Question 4

What is lateral hernia in colon?

Accepted Answer

Could be a miscommunication. Is it a hernia with colon inside the sac? Or a defect in your colon? If you had a colonoscopy or colon imaging recently, okay to ask your doctor for more details. If you had a hernia evaluation, your doc may have reported the hernia has a sliding component or bowel in the hernia sac. Absent fever, vomiting or severe pain you are okay to check in with your doc.

Question 5

The c.t. scan results says that my colon has become twisted for a possible "internal hernia". wha's this means?

Accepted Answer

A loop of bowel can protrude through a hole (defect) in the mesentery which supports the bowel in the abdomen. Such a protruding loop can become trapped (incarcerated) or become twisted and block its' blood supply and be strangulated. These conditions can then lead to obstruction or/and perforation of the bowel. If actually present, the condition would require surgical repair.

Question 6

Can an extremely large hiatal hernia and a herniated colon be repaired at the same time?

Accepted Answer

to your surgeon and ask if both can be done at same time.

Question 7

Can my hiatal hernia increase my chance of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

These two diseases are entirely unrelated.

Question 8

I have an ostomy as well as hernias and neurofibromatosis/no sense ganglia in colon.  is reversal a good idea for me?

Accepted Answer

In order the colon to evacuate stool need the ganglia ( nerves )  reversal will not help with out removal of the entire diseased colon , like hirsprung's disease , then you can have reversal and repair of hernia, need more info   on  nf  & hernia ( ? Paracolostomy hernia ).

Question 9

Should i have a colonsocpy?  i had 36" of colon removed in 2006 with reversed 3 months later.  had hernia repair from that surgery in 2010.

Accepted Answer

Most likely your surgery was for  ruptured diverticulitis, ( did not mention  description fits )  you should have surveillance colonascopy.

Question 10

Just had obstructin series today wating on results, 3yrs ago diag. w/ 2inguinal hernias 1 on each side. past several weeks have l.l. abdom. pain.  i am 39. worried bout colon cancer. ideas please?

Accepted Answer

It is very unusual to have colon cancer at age 39. Most common symptom is change in bowel habits. Get a colonoscopy to be sure. Inguinal hernias could be responsible for pain, but need more info and an exam to tell. It will all work out, so don't give up and try to keep a positive mental attitude.

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Er doc said i have a small intermal hernia, lateral to my colon i have had much pain on left side is this the cause what can be done , help please?

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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is a fissure on your colon and is it treatable?

Doctor diagnosed me with hiatus hernia. is it curable or treatable ? some advice on what to do and what will be done with me ?

What is lateral hernia in colon?

The c.t. scan results says that my colon has become twisted for a possible "internal hernia". wha's this means?

Can an extremely large hiatal hernia and a herniated colon be repaired at the same time?

Can my hiatal hernia increase my chance of colon cancer?

I have an ostomy as well as hernias and neurofibromatosis/no sense ganglia in colon. is reversal a good idea for me?

Should i have a colonsocpy? i had 36" of colon removed in 2006 with reversed 3 months later. had hernia repair from that surgery in 2010.

Just had obstructin series today wating on results, 3yrs ago diag. w/ 2inguinal hernias 1 on each side. past several weeks have l.l. abdom. pain. i am 39. worried bout colon cancer. ideas please?

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