Question 1

what is the best surgical option for female child aged 5 years having inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Surgeon's best : The best option for repair is the one the surgeon has the most experience and expertise with, and does the best. Not too many options available for pediatric hernias anyway. She should be fine.

Question 2

what is an inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Groin hernia: You have an inguinal hernia when the content of your peritoneal cavity (fat, bowel, ovary, etc) pushes through the abdominal wall - specifically through your inguinal floor which is made up of different muscle layers.

Question 3

what is an inguinal hernia and causes it?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal protrusion: A hernia (anywhere) is a protrusion, or something sticking out where it's not supposed to. An inguinal hernia refers to contents from within the abdomen, usually bowel or some fat that protrude through a defect in the abdominal wall. This can be congenital, meaning you're born with it or acquired, something that you develop over time. These can get "stuck" and would then require an urgent operation.

Question 4

what are the symtomes of  inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Bulge, pain: If you have a bulge in the groin that goes away when you lie down, that's almost certainly a hernia.  They can be more subtle, though, and cause mainly pain on exertion, when you cough or sneeze, or move a certain way.  If there's any doubt, see your doctor; inguinal hernias should usually be repaired by a surgeon.

Question 5

inguinal hernia mesh is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many surgical reports for many years have documented hernia mesh safety & several reports indicate better long term hernia repair results with the use of mesh.

Question 6

is inguinal hernia life threatening?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Rarely an inguinal hernia can become trapped or incarcerated, resulting in severe pain. The trapped hernia can contain intestine that can result in intestinal blockage and risk of injury to the trapped bowel requiring emergency surgery. This is generally a rare occurrence. See a doctor to examine the hernia.

Question 7

can an inguinal hernia cause blockage?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: A hernia is said to be incarcerated when a structure within the abdominal cavity gets "stuck" within the hernia.  If this happens to be a loop of intestine, this can cause blockage and lead to the blood supply of the intestine being cut-off; we call this a strangulated hernia.  If one has a large, tender lump in the groin that cannot be pushed back in, this requires emergency md attention.

Question 8

can inguinal hernia cause hematospermia?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Hematospermia is likely a problem that is best evaluated by a urologist.

Question 9

could rough sex cause an inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Essentially no: Most inguinal hernias at your age ; younger are indirect henias, are congental ; thus have been present since birth only have remained closed until abdominal strain forces some intestine or perioneal fat through hernial sac. Thus rough sex may have opened up a potential hernia that was always there.

Question 10

is inguinal hernia always need a surgery???

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Some people choose to live with an inguinal hernia if it is not causing them too much discomfort. What you need to know is that if the hernia becomes hard, painful and not reducible (you can't push it back in) then you need to go to the emergency department as soon as possible as this is a surgical emergency.

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