are there any 100% or close to 100% accuracy methods of diagnosing whether or not someone has an inguinal hernia for sure? other then " guessing"..?

Question

Anyone know the best method to date for inguinal hernia repair;the best I found is: lichtenstein tension-free?

Answer 1

This can B Dx'd by-: -a physical xam by a general surgeon. This should B a the real deal not a guess.

Answer 2

Physical exam: By an experienced Surgeon. If there is any doubts an MRI is confirmatory in most cases

Answer 3

Physical Exam: Inguinal or groin hernias are most commonly diagnosed on physical exam. If there is any doubt on the part of your physician then you should be referred to a general surgeon. A ct scan will also show the presence of the hernia, but this is usually not needed.

Answer 4

Exam: Hernias usually cause a visible bulge in children. This bulge goes away when they lie down and may be more pronounced standing, straing, or laughing, coughing, etc. Physical exam is very sensitive. Imaging studies are usully reserved for those patients with less than classic symptoms.

Answer 5

Physical exam: The best way to diagnose a groin or inguinal hernia is by physical exam. An MRI or ct scan is poor for diagnosing a hernia but can rule in or out other causes of groin pain such as hip problems, muscle or ligament tears, or other causes.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

Probably same: Inguinal = groin. A hernia is basically one tissue bulging through an opening. So no such thing as "regular" hernia, though the generic term usually refers to inguinal hernia.

Answer 8

No: All people are at risk for inguinal hernias. It is a consequence of a four legged animal body design coming to walk upright. There are risk factors, but even sedentary people can develop them. If you are concerned, you should see your doctor and be examined.

Answer 9

No: Men are 25 times more likely to have an inguinal hernia than women. This is due to the larger size of their inguinal canal which transmitted the testicle and accommodates the structures of the spermatic cord. Moreover strenuous recurrent activities might be a precursor / triggering factor for the development of different forms of inguinal hernia. Hope my answer helped you.

Answer 10

No: We know that people with inguinal hernias have abnormal connective tissue (types of collagen) more frequently than people without hernias. This suggests a genetic cause. There is no testing for this outside of research settings, and no other signs you can watch out for. Best to not worry about, and live normally. If you do happen to get a hernia, its something that can be fixed. Hope this helps!

Answer 11

Yes.: A hernia is said to be incarcerated when a structure within the abdominal cavity gets "stuck" within the hernia. If this happens to be a loop of intestine, this can cause blockage and lead to the blood supply of the intestine being cut-off; we call this a strangulated hernia. If one has a large, tender lump in the groin that cannot be pushed back in, this requires emergency md attention.

Answer 12

Yes: Bowel may find itself in the hernia sac. This is dangerous if the bowel gets trapped inside, causing blockage or loss of blood supply. If the hernia is big enough that bowel easily escapes, then obstruction is less likely to occur.

Answer 13

Progressive : Weakening of tissues in the inguinal canal.

Answer 14

"Wear-and-tear": Anything that increases abdominal pressure has the potential to promote the growth of an existing hernia. Some examples include heavy lifting, obesity, chronic constipation, chronic cough (smoking), etc. While all inguinal hernias do not need to be repaired, those that cause pain or are enlarging should.

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