Question 1

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 2

what are the beginning symtoms of an iguinal hernia.

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Hernia: pain and/or in the groin especially with straining or heavy lifting.

Question 3

hernia is out again not hard like when incarcerated/reduced. i have quite a bit of pain and theres a little  bit of purple inside. 2wks til repair. ?

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Hernia : You  may have had bleeding into the hernial sac. I would let your surgeon have a look at it ASAP

Question 4

what are the symtoms of  testical cancer and testical hernia ?

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Cancer vs hernia: Testicular cancer presents with a mass on the testicle.  Hernia presents with painful bulge in the groin.  You should make an appointment with a board certified urologist or general surgeon for an evaluation.

Question 5

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 6

what causes a hernia?

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Nature/Nurture: Most hernias develop due to a "birth defect" of sorts, where natural holes in the abdominal wall present in fetal life fail to close.  This may manifest itself at birth or require years of "exertion" before the hole reaches a size large enough to be evident.  Other hernias are strictly "wear-and-tear" phenomena, although it is believed that they occur in-part due to inherently weak tissue.

Question 7

are hernias inherited?

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Some are.: Hernias develop due to weak points in the abdominal wall.  Many of these form as "birth defects" during fetal life without any clear hereditary component.  Others may develop due to an inherited weakness in the way collagen crosslinks.  Still others may form following trauma such as a surgical incision.

Question 8

does a hernia go away?

Accepted Answer

Hernia: Hernia is a defect/hole in the fascia. They can stay the same or get worse, which is why doctors recommend surgical repair. If they worsen, they can cause serious health problems. Take a friend with you to see your doc and get the hernia evaluated. An elective surgical repair is a good way to handle this problem. 

Be well.

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

how common are hernias?

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Very common: Hernias are more common in males, one of the most frequent reasons for surgery in the us.

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