Hernia - a protrusion or loss of body through the hole (hernial) in the internal cavity, intermuscular space or under the skin. Such holes may vary in size - from very small to very large.
It is widely believed that this disease is most common in children. In fact, the disease is uncommon in adults, even has reached old age. According to doctors the hernia is one of the most common reasons for surgery.
Types of hernias
One of the classifications is linked to the place of localization. So distinguish muscle, brain, lung, ventral hernia. Most often appear umbilical and inguinal.In addition, the hernia can be divided into congenital and acquired. How to meet a variety of the latest post-operative hernias. The reason for their development is the divergence of postoperative surgical sutures.
Causes of hernia
The main reason for the formation of a hernia is a weakness of the connective tissue.If broad tendinous plate (aponeurosis), which consists of collagen and elastin and is intended for fixing the muscles are weak points, the risk of formation of holes is very high. To predict the appearance of a defect in musculoaponeurotic layer in advance is impossible.
Hernia provoke increased physical activity, weight lifting sharp, sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure (eg, with a strong cough).With age, the risk to "earn" a hernia increases as the muscular system over the years tends to weaken, and the fascia begins to exfoliate and gradually deteriorate.
The symptoms of a hernia symptoms
In the early stages of hernia causes no pain symptoms. One simply feels some discomfort and notes at a small swelling in the groin or navel.But as the deterioration of the situation, when the hole gets gut and prejudiced, causing severe pain. In this case, emergency care physicians.
Treatment and prevention
Quality brace the abdominal wall patient needs, recently had a hernia operation for faster recovery. This arrangement not only allows the seams to disperse, but also minimizes the possibility of disease recurrence.
Methods of preventing hernia, unfortunately, to date does not exist. And the treatment of any type of hernia can only be surgical. No other methods of treatment (gymnastics, physiotherapy, drug therapy, Bandages abdominal) Does not help. Prolonged conservative therapy only exacerbates the problem and complicates the operation.For this reason, to agree to surgery as soon as possible as the symptoms do not gain momentum and the pain peaked.If you hold on "to the last", the clamped part of the colon and blood flow ceases, she dies. This can cause inflammation, adhesions and even death.
