what is a good way to determine if you have a hernia?

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Is there a good way to prevent ventral hernias?

Answer 1

Hernia: Hernias can cause pain and more commonly when they are intermitently stuck or incarcerated in the defect. The will usually also cause some local bulging at the site of the hernia as well. You should have this issue evaluated by a medical professional and consider treatment if it is frequent or changes your ability to do normal daily activities. This can easily be seen on physical exam by your doc.

Answer 2

No: Not that i know of. I'm 51 yrs old and no hernias so far. Dad has had 2, my brother one. Sister good and i'm good too ! check back with me later, in case karma bites me in the inguinal canal later...

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

Fatigue, bleeding: Blood cancer is also called leukemia. It is caused when white blood cells grow without stopping. This fills up the bone marrow and prevents platelets and red blood cells from growing, leading to anemia, fatigue, and bleeding. Other symptoms include bruising, drenching night sweats, weight loss, swollen gums, fevers, and cough/shortness of breath.

Answer 5

Variable: You are describing the leukemia family, a diverse group. Anemia is usually present and announces itself as diminished exercise tolerance. If platelets are low, there may be petechiae on the skin, or if very low, bleeding from the gut or into the brain. Low white cells may result in odd infections, or pressure in the marrow may make the bones hurt. A CBC is the first step in diagnosis.

Answer 6

Yes, in women.: In general, hernias are much more common in men than women (these are typically groin or inguinal hernias); however, femoral hernias are more common in women. Likewise, it is more common to have a hernia on one side rather than both, but "double" hernias do occur in about 10% of people who have a hernia on one side.

Answer 7

No: Bilateral inguinal are common. Femoral less so but still happen.

Answer 8

Yes: A sports hernia is a much more significant injury than a standard run-of-the-mill inguinal (groin) hernia. The damage is usually much more significant. I have seen several of these during my career and they are very difficult to fix properly. Nerves tend to be damaged, floor of the inguinal canal instead of being weakened is torn, and the sports hernia can encompass several layers instead of one.

Answer 9

Yes, but: Sports hernia is an ill defined entity usually used to describe groin pain in an athlete with or without a hernia. The term athletic pubalgia is probably a better term to be used. Additionally, since there is no uniform diagnosis, treatment types are not uniform, and include surgical and non surgical options depending on the specific case. See someone that specializes in sports hernias.

Answer 10

Congenital, Trauma: Many hernias develop during fetal life, although they may not manifest themselves until adulthood. Hernias often arise after abdominal surgery, and are more likely to occur following midline incisions. People who had wound infections, are overweight, and/or do a lot of heavy lifting are more prone to these types of ("incisional") hernias.

Answer 11

Multifactorial: The cause of a hernia may be different among patients, and even on the same patient over time. One herniaaybne caused by an operation in the setting of obesity and complicated by an infection. Another may be caused by a car accident. What is also important, but unknown is the fact that many with hernias have abnormal connective tissue or collagen. Why and who are still mysteries.

Answer 12

Variable.: Hernias are holes in the abdominal wall. They often develop in the groin region, belly button, or are associated with scars from prior operations. Many people are born with these, although it may take many years to develop. Excessive lifting, obesity, smoking, steroid use may all increase the risk of developing a hernia.

Answer 13

Genetics: While there are many environmental reasons one may get a hernia (trauma, abdominal operation, etc.), most hernias are associated with occult collagen disorders whereby the stronger type1 collagen is outnumbered by the weaker type 3 collagen. Collagen is the strength part of the connective tissue that holds us together. There is no clinical test or treatment for this currently.

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