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Hernia: Bursting the Myths!
A hernia is a weakness or tear in the abdominal muscles that allows fatty tissue or an organ such as the intestines to protrude through the weak area. Hernias can occur in many places in the body, most often in the groin.
Sometimes a weak spot in the abdominal wall can even be present at birth. It can also occur in the abdomen, around the navel or through previous sites of abdominal surgery.
Different people feel varying degrees of pain. Some people even feel that something has ruptured or given way. Other symptoms may include:
- Feelings of weakness, pressure, burning or pain in the abdomen, groin or scrotum
- A bulge or lump in the abdomen, groin or scrotum that is easier to see when you cough and disappears when you lie down
- Pain when straining, lifting or coughing
Also Read: Home Remedies For Hernia
Hernias aren't really hereditary but mostly either acquired or congenital. One may inherit a tendency to have weak abdominal muscles from one of the parents. Chronic coughing from the lung irritation caused by smoking can put one at increased risk for a hernia. It can also cause a hernia to recur.
Heavy smokers also tend to develop abdominal hernias at a higher rate than non-smokers. That's because exposure to nicotine can help weaken the abdominal wall.
People
at
large
have
many
myths
surrounding
hernia
and
it
is
important
to
interrogate
and
understand
the
physiologic
and
anatomic
changes
that
occur
after
hernia
surgery
(i.e.,
how
these
operations
cure
hernias).
The
goal
is
inventing
new,
less
invasive
and
less
expensive
treatments
for
the
many
patients
suffering
from
hernia.
Myth
1:
Can
Hernia
Be
Cured
By
Yoga?
It
is
necessary
and
important
to
have
a
hernia
repaired
through
surgery
only.
If
a
hernia
is
left
untreated,
it
may
increase
in
size
and
become
more
painful.
Most
importantly,
any
hernia
can
lead
to
more
serious,
even
life-threatening
complications.
Myth
2:
Hernia
Can
Be
Left
Alone
No.
One
of
the
major
complications
is
strangulation
and
life
threatening.
Strangulation
requires
immediate
surgery
to
not
just
release
the
trapped
bowel
but
also
to
repair
the
hernia
defect
with
a
prosthetic
material.
Myth
3.
Can
Hernia
Develop
With
Gymming?
Actually,
this
one
is
true.
Hernias
can
be
caused
or,
if
they
are
already
present,
exacerbated
by
heavy
lifting.
However,
it's
not
the
whole
truth.
There
are
several
different
types
of
hernias,
although
the
most
common
one,
by
far,
is
the
inguinal
hernia
which
takes
place
in
the
abdomen.
A hernia occurs whenever an organ pushes through its muscle or tissue lining and it hurts like hell. Unfortunately, there are many other problems that can cause a hernia. These include fluid in the abdomen, sudden weight gain, pregnancy, constipation and persistent coughing.
You can even get a hernia by sneezing too hard. If you have muscle weakness, you are more at risk of a hernia and there are several factors that contribute towards this issue: age, injuries, chronic coughing and congenital defects.
Also Read: Yoga For Hernia
Myth
4:
Hernias
Recur
Yes.
They
can.
Most
recurrences
are
due
to
persistent
coughing
and
difficulty
in
urination.
Also,
it
can
happen
with
people
who
have
inherited
collagen
1
deficiency.
Newer
technology
has
almost
looked
into
this
issue
and
this
problem
has
been
resolved
with
current
mesh.
The
incidence
of
hernia
is
more
frequent
in
men
compared
to
women.
While
congenital
defect
leading
to
hernia
cannot
be
prevented,
the
acquired
ones
can
certainly
be
prevented.
Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, having plenty of fibre, quitting smoking, etc. are some of the ways to prevent hernia. A healthy lifestyle is the key to avoid all major health problems and hernia is no different!
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