Question 1

what are chances for scrotal hernia to strangulate after having for 10 or more years?

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Scrotal hernia risks: Unfortunately  strangulation of a hernia can occur without warning   so you still are at risk.   If its bothering you or getting bigger  - its time to have it evaluated.  It will only get bigger with time -

Question 2

i'm 25 weeks pregnant and was told i have an inguinal hernia. how common is it for it to strangulate. what symptoms should i look for?

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Observation only now: Inguinal hernia is very common in both sexes , possible to get incarcerated in neglected ones. Until you deliver you can hold off surgery , fortunately gravid uterus pushes the guts  away and less chance of getting incarcirated , but need constant observation till you deliver .Speak to your OB doctor for more instructions

Question 3

symptoms of hernia include incarceration?

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Not exactly: I would think of incarceration as a complication of a hernia rather than a symptom.  A hernia is said to be incarcerated if something is stuck within it precluding it from being reducible.  This is typically fat but can be a loop of intestine.  If it is intestine, this can lead to nausea, vomiting, distention, and severe pain--this is a surgical emergency.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a strangulating hernia?

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Pain, tenderness: Nausea, vomiting, obstipation, distention, fever.  But these are advanced symptoms when you life is in danger.  You really should not wait for these symptoms to appear and have your hernia repaired.  Consult a surgeon.

Question 5

can you tell me the symptoms of a strangulating hernia?

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Is an emergency: Will have severe pain , non reducible ( can not push inside ) at hernia site , if untreated progresses to intestinal obstruction and gangrene of bowel , ( neglected cases even death ) . A reason to get it repaired electively , in a planed schedule ..

Question 6

please explain what it means when a hernia is strangulated?

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Lack blood supply: This is an irreducible hernia in which the entrapped intestine has its blood supply cut off.Pain is always present, this condition may be congenital (present at birth) or may be caused by the degeneration of muscle within the abdomen. Surgery is typically performed to resolve symptoms.

Question 7

what are some signs of a strangulated hernia?

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Severe pain: Strangulated hernia means that whatever is caught in the hernia has lost its blood supply and has died. This causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting and hypotension if it is bowel that has strangulated and is a surgical emergency.

Question 8

in what way can i get a strangulated hernia ?

Accepted Answer

Hernia symptoms: Hernias that cause pain and more commonly when they are intermittently stuck or incarcerated in the defect. Also can cause some local bulging at the site of the hernia as well. Have this issue evaluated by a medical professional and consider treatment if frequent or changes your ability to do normal daily activities. This can easily be seen on physical exam by your doctor to rule out strangulation.

Question 9

does anyone know the symptoms of a strangulated hernia?

Accepted Answer

Obstruction, Pain: A strangulated hernia is so-named when intestine gets stuck in the hernia and cannot be reduced, potentially causing the blood supply to be cut-off. This causes intestinal obstruction (nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation) and a painful lump at the hernia site. This is a surgical emergency requiring prompt attention.

Question 10

can sliding hiatal hernias get strangulated? what are the symptoms?

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: Yes and a portion of the stomach ends up in your chest cavity which causes chest or abdominal pain, regurgitation, acid reflux,shortness of breath,vomiting. After advanced and prolonged incarceration, strangulation or damage of stomach tissue occurs due to loss of circulation---  a true emergency requiring a thoracic surgeon's expertise..

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What are some signs of a strangulated hernia?

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