Question 1

is it possible for a rectal hernia to occur? how would it be diagnosed?

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Yes: It isn't called a rectal hernia. It is called a rectal prolapse. It usually only occurs in very old people, due to straining and weak pelvic muscles. If you see swollen areas around your anus, they are most likely hemorrhoids. See a doctor to get examined, and get treatment if needed. Hope this helps!

Question 2

how long does a surgical repair of a hernia & anal rectal prolapse take?

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Variable: Depends on the type and severity of the hernia. These vary widely in terms of complexity, thus an accurate answer is not possible with limited info. Call your surgeon o find out. You may need two surgeons with different areas of expertise - one for the hernia and one for the rectal prolapse. Hope this helps!

Question 3

can inguinal hernias cause rectal spasms?

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No: There is no relationship between inguinal hernias and the rectum. Veryu large hernias that have been ignored for many decades sometimes get so bi that intestine can travel into a very large scrotum - but even then this is not the rectum.
Get a proper evaluation.

Question 4

is it likely to get hernia after rectal cancer surgery?

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Possible, not likely: Hernias come in many forms. If you had a surgery with an incision on your midline abdominal wall, regardless of the reason for this incision, you could develop an incisional hernia. After your rectal cancer surgery, your surgeon likely told you to avoid coughing, straining, and heavy lifting for six weeks. This advise is to lower your risk for hernia in the incision. Check with your surgeon.

Question 5

is it possible to get hernia after surgery for rectal cancer?

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Yes: Any abdominal operation may be complicated by the subsequent development of an incisional hernia; this is more common with midline incisions.  Other factors that may increase this risk include obesity, wound infections, postoperative chemotherapy, steroid use, and malnutrition.

Question 6

is it required for a urologist to perform a rectal exam on a patient in trying to determine the cause of a hernia/testicular groin pain? if so why?

Accepted Answer

Checking Prostate: that type of pain can be related to the Prostate occasionally. It sounds like you have a through doctor.

Question 7

what is wrong?rectal bleed began 8mos ago. colonoscopy - 50mm tubulovillous polyp s/p 6wks. new ab.pain, more r.bleeding. ct - ov.cyst, p.duod hernia.

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Repeat colonoscopy: You have a villus polyp removed for lower GI bleed.  It has been 6 weeks and still bleeding.  Talk to your GI doctor.  This could be a hemorrhoid but it could be another lesion or polyp.  It can also be an arterial-venous malformation.  Best to have a doctor evaluate.  They will also look for anemia. Hope this helps.

Question 8

symptoms of hernia?

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Depends: Hernias by themselves may be asymptomatic (produce no symptoms) or cause slight to severe pain, or just present as a bulge (especially at the groin).   Some may get strangulated causing decrease in blood flow to that organ (usually bowel) and severe pain, nausea, vomiting, redness around skin may ensue.  Nearly all hernias have this potential.Symptoms may also depend on the location of the hernia.

Question 9

what is a naval hernia?

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Umbilical hernia : It is protrusion of something (usually fat but can b bowel as well) through the belly button. Umbilical cord comes through there and sometimes never closes (kids w umbilical hernia) or for adults it closes but with increased pressure( lifting, straining, coughing, pregnancy etc), it will reopen and cause hernia.

Question 10

what exactly is a hernia?

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See below: A hernia is most commonly a weakness of the body fibers in the abdominal wall. Most common sites for hernias are groin and umbilical region. There is a weakness in the abdominal wall fibers, resulting in some of the internal body tissue or intestines to protrude through the weakness. Groin hernias more common in men, umbilical in both men & women.

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What is wrong?rectal bleed began 8mos ago. colonoscopy - 50mm tubulovillous polyp s/p 6wks. new ab.pain, more r.bleeding. ct - ov.cyst, p.duod hernia.

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