Hernia
What is Hernia?
A hernia is a protrusion of a structure, through an opening in the wall. The
hernia has 3 parts: the orifice through which it herniates, the hernial sac,
and its contents.
Types of Hernia
Hernia can be classified in a different way:
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Congenital – by birth i.e., development disorders
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Infantile – during infant stage due to weakness
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Senile – due to weakness in elderly persons
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Traumatic – due to injury or strain
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Further, it can be classified as:
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Bulging |
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Sliding |
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It can also be classified as:
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Reducible – which get back easily to original
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Non-reducible – which will not get reduced due to
strangulation or obstruction |
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According to region
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Inguinal |
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Femoral |
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Umbilical |
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Epigastric |
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Hiatus
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Why do Hernias occur?
Hernia can occur due to strain which can increase the abdominal pressure
such as
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Weight lifting |
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Gaining weight |
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Chronic cough |
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Passing urine with great difficulty (enlarged
prostate) |
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Straining at stool due to constipation, piles,
fissure, etc. |
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Taking full and heavy meal |
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Pregnancy |
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Problems ocured due to operaton of stomach
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Defect in wall since birth |
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PROLENE HERNIA SYSTEM
After years of research, the two layered mesh-Prolene Hernia system -
popularly known as PHS, is having the shape of a button. It is inserted at
the spot of the Hernia.
The advantages of the use of PROLENE HERNIA SYSTEM (PHS) are:
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The chances of repeated Hernia problems will not
occur in patients operated with PROLENE Hernia system. |
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It is a tissue tension free repair which provides
early recovery. |
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Hospitalization is only for a day for patients
operated with PROLENE Hernia system. |
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Patient can be operated under local anesthesia. |
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Patient can resume all work after few hours of
surgery. |
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There are no stitches and so there is no need of
dressing.
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