Question 1

why did my inguinal hernia make me vomit?

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Bowel problems: The greatest risk of hernias is the potential for intestine to get stuck in the hernia.This twisting of the intestine can cause vomiting and abdominal distention and requires emergency medical attention.  Alternatively, pain from any cause can make many people nauseated and lead to vomiting.  The point of distinction between these two situations is the presence of a tender, nonreducible bulge.

Question 2

what can cause a inguinal hernia?

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Increased Pressure: In belly.  Holding your breath and lifting something heavy, increasing the pressure in your abdomen. Or a chronic cough.

Question 3

how to make my inguinal hernia better?

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Surgical repair: Is definitive cure.  Other modalities, such as truss or supporters, are temporizing fixes at best.

Question 4

can an inguinal hernia cause pain 24/7?

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Inguinal hernia: Absolutely. If an inguinal hernia is incarcerated it can cause a lot of pain. If you are experiencing a lot of pain and you feel a lump please see a physician as soon as possible. Good luck.

Question 5

cause for obstruction in inguinal hernia?

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INCARCERATED hernia: Any hernia may incarcerate and cause bowel obstruction. Incarceration is when the contents of a hernia 'gets stuck' and the blood flow to the area ceases causing the tissue to be at risk for dying (ischemia-infarct). Immediate surgery is indicated. The signs of bowel obstruction are: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, lack of gas passage..

Question 6

i need to know the symptoms of inguinal hernia?

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You need to see: the doctor , initial stages only the physician can detect , later appear as a painless  bulge that goes away by lying  down , If untreated other complications will set in. Make sure to see your doctor

Question 7

how is an inguinal hernia different from a regular?

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Depends: I'm not sure what a regular hernia is.  An inguinal hernia is a groin hernia.  It is the most common hernia in both sexes.  Other common hernias are umbilical hernias and incisional or ventral hernias.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: inguinal hernia?

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Abdominal hernias: Are defects of the abdominal wall.  In the groin, there is a potential weak spot where the testis travels from the area of the kidney to the scrotum in male fetus.  Also, it is the most dependent portion of the abdomen, where it takes the brunt of all forces applied to the abdominal cavity.  Both conditions can lead to a defect in the inguinal are, really a hole, through which hernias can develop.

Question 9

can an inguinal hernia become incarcerated or strangulated on its own?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is precisely why surgical repair is recommended before you find yourself in that situation, as it is a medical emergency. See a surgeon to discuss repair. The surgery is usually relatively simple with a short recovery time depending on the method used.

Question 10

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.

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