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what is hernia a risk factor for?

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Hernia can lead to::   Small Bowel Obstruction, Bowel obstruction.

Question 2

what is hernia disease . how can cure it. and what are the proaction can we take ln our daily life?

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Generic answers: A hernia is a hole (weak spot) in the tough muscle layers that enclose our organs.  When an abdominal hernia exists, pressure on the abdomen (eg cough or lifting) tends to push a bubble through the hole and starts to stretch it. If left alone, the hole opens more and more and eventually lets some organ out of the cavity into the bubble. It can get trapped, causing symptoms. Only cure is surgery.

Question 3

what is hernia hiatal?

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Hiatal hernia: Is a defect in the diagphragm, which separates the chest from the abdominal cavities.  Most are the sliding type, which does not require surgery most of the time.  But some are paraesophageal type, which require surgery in order to prevent strangulation, a devastating complication.  Consult a surgeon for specific advice about your case.

Question 4

what is hernia strangulation?

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Dead Bowel: A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall thru which the inner layer of the abdominal cavity protrudes, creating a sac. Bowel can potentially get stuck, or "incarcerated" within the hernia.  If the blood supply gets kinked and/or the bowel twisted, it can die, creating a "strangulated obstruction" of the bowel. This is a surgical emergency requiring bowel resection.

Question 5

upper gi series showed internal hernia in small bowel, but ct scan did not, will i need surgery? what is hernia surgery like?

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Simple: you have to had a previous surgery to have an internal hernia and the need for the surgery depend on the symptoms and the surgery usually simple could be sometime done laproscopically depend on the nature of previous surgery and expected adhesion i hope that answer your question good luck

Question 6

what is a hernia? can woman get them?

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A hole: And abdominal wall or groin hernia is literally a hole in the abdominal wall through which abdominal contents may protrude, causing a lump and/or pain. Belly button hernias are very common in women, and though they are less common then men, women can get groin hernias as well. Hope this helps!

Question 7

please help me? what is a hernia, and what are symptoms?

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It is a hole or tear: If an abdominal muscle tears, a hole develops in the abdominal wall.  This is a hernia.  Just like putting your fist through the wall in your home, you would need a plasterer to repair the hole in your wall.  A general surgeon can help explain and determine if you have a hernia and if it needs to be repaired.

Question 8

what is umbilical hernias?

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Umbilical hernia: An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through an umbilical opening between the abdominal muscles. Most common in infants but can occur in adults. They are common and usually harmless.

Question 9

what is sports hernia?

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Due to strenuous: activity  ( as in sports ) layers of muscle will tare  and cause defects ( hernia ) Usual physical examination may not show , some times will need special radiological studies .

Question 10

what is diaphragmatic hernia?

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Hole in Diaphragm: The diaphragm is a thin muscle that separates the chest- from the abdominal cavity; a diaphragmatic hernia is a hole in this muscle.  By far, the most common type is a hiatal hernia, which is an enlargement of the normal hole in the diaphragm thru which the esophagus passes to enter into the abdomen.  The stomach may then slide up thru this hole, which can cause acid reflux.

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