Hernia is one of the deadly diseases affecting most people without them even knowing.
This condition is commonly identified around the abdominal region. In some, it may be present in the belly button and ignorantly, it is considered an “Outie” navel. It can also be in the scrotal sac, or towards the pubic area. Pregnant woman are not left out of this as a hernia can develop alongside a baby in the womb (though the both stay in different compartments).
You might be suffering from Hernia without having a light if the issue.
The human body can be conceived as a large building and just as it has different apartments, the body is made of series of compartments which work together to ensure the smooth running of it’s operations.
In simpler terms, a hernia arises when the abdominal constituents pushes against the stomach walls, thereby becoming exposed and to such great extent that it weakens the wall, results in pain and potentially cause more severe damages to the body.
Most generally, the hernias that occur around the abdomen are the most prevalent though the hernia can occur in other body parts.
Some of the organs that elucidate the formation of hernias
1. Intestine
2. Body Fats
3. Urinary bladder
4. Scrotum
5. The Umbilicus (Navel)
Consequently, the sites of weakness or the body parts that are most likely to be affected
1. Lower part of the tummy
2. The central upper part of the tummy
Risk Factors of hernia
1. Age: As an individual advances in age, they become susceptible to a variety of diseases, one of which includes Hernia. The call to action for the elderly is to increase one’s intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. They should practice proper exercising and go for regular medical check-ups to ascertain the onset of an unusual development.
2. Farming: The act of ploughing the soil with the use of hoe during planting, exerts so much force on the lower abdominal region. The increased pressure at that area can forcefully project the innards to different placements uncommon to it.
3. Incorrect weight lifting methods: A lot has to be taken into consideration when exercising with a weighted object. The stance taken, how air is inhaled and exhaled, the method of handling the object, the region of body weight concentration and more should be monitored. Care should be taken when lifting other heavy materials even if those actions were not intended for exercise.
4. Previous surgeries and diseases on the abdominal: If the stomach had previously incurred any form of incision, whether during Surgical procedures, Injuries or Ulcerations, then those areas should not be stressed. Once there has been a cut on the tummy, which revealed the innards, the integrity of the soft tissues at that region would be affected. If care is not taken, the individual would in turn incur secondary harm to the stomach.
Symptoms of Hernia
If you notice any of these then you should visit a certified medical professional to identify and diagnose the illness
1. Abdominal enlargement: This early assessment is crucial to a more favorable outcome. The Hernia becomes visible just by merely looking at the exterior part of the stomach.
They usually push through the wall of the stomach still coated with skin but in very rare and extreme cases the skin can rupture especially once people start applying numerous herbal mixture which have no proven benefits.
Significantly, most people confuse the enlarged navels with a herniated navel. If your child or ward complains incessantly of pain in or around the belly button, then you should definitely see a doctor. This is also applicable in adults.
2. Anomalies in the Scrotum: The swelling especially in the lower part of the stomach can shove it’s way into the scrotal sac of a male to such great extent that it becomes visibly large beyond normal. The swelling is superficial when standing but appears hidden when lying down.
Also, some male children are born with hernias in their scrotum
2. Pain: Though some Hernias may occur without pain
3. Tummy bloating and Diarrhoeaic conditions: If the intestines are involved in the Hernia, then the patient may face inabilities in passing faeces, there may also be vomiting, watery stomach and gas in the stomach. In some individuals, there may be constipation; then it becomes and emergency
Call to remedial action: What you should do
1. Engage in regular exercises so as to keep the muscles of the tummy in good tone.
2. Weight lifting with good technique alongside the use of recommended belts and waist trainers to strap the tummy muscles
3. Eating a balanced meal frequently. Abstaining from stress and any such practices that counter a healthy lifestyle.
4. Surgery: There can be a positive outcome to surgical operations when the Hernia under study becomes cystic. This option can only be considered if you have visited a Doctor who assessed the Hernia and resolved that it is the remedy to be used. Most hernias will require surgery but not all.
What can go wrong?
The structure pushing out can get trapped outside and when that happens depending on what’s trapped outside you can have the following
2. Excruciating pain: Also an emergency situation.
The best advice is to visit a certified Health practitioner when you notice any of the above symptoms.
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