Some Uncommon Symptoms of Hernia That You don't Know About

A hernia is very uncomfortable and a painful condition. It occurs when an internal body organ pushes itself into an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. The occurrence of hernia indicates weakness in the muscles, which may occur due to hereditary reasons, or procured due to the absence of adequate physical activity or after undergoing any major surgery.

What are the most common types of hernias?

Inguinal hernia: This type of hernia occurs when the intestine or the bladder projects through the abdominal wall or into the groin area. It is the most common type of hernia and occurs mostly in males.

Femoral hernia: This hernia tends to develop when the intestine invades the canal carrying the femoral artery into the upper thigh area. This type of hernia is common in obese and pregnant females.

Incisional hernia: This is also known as a ventral hernia. It appears when the intestine propels into the abdominal area at the same site of previous abdominal surgery.

Umbilical hernia: This type of hernia occurs when the small intestines move into the abdominal wall near the navel. It is common mostly in newborns and pregnant women.

Hiatal hernia: This type of hernia appears when the top portion of the belly compresses and passes through the hiatus (an opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes).

It is essential to detect the symptoms of a hernia and act on it. The symptoms often give indications only on the surface level, and one must consult Best Hernia Doctor in Delhi and Gurgaon to determine the causative agent. If someone spots any noticeable bulge in the body, it might be a hernia. One probably won’t even suspect hernia unless one or more of the causative indications have popped up. As more and more symptoms arise, the likelihood of having hernia increases.

Read on to know about the lesser-known symptoms of hernia:

1. Constipation and bowel obstruction:

The most dangerous aspect of hernia is that it can negatively influence the ability to defecate and even to urinate. This becomes even worse if intestines become a part of hernia. In some of the cases, constipation is the outcome. If the condition worsens, it can lead to bowel obstruction which, if not diagnosed and managed promptly, can be life-threatening. If a division of the intestines bursts into the abdominal wall, then hernia is mostly like to develop.

2. Lifestyle pattern:

Poor diet, obesity, tobacco intake, alcohol consumption, cystic fibrosis, intestinal fluid, not able to pass urine due to an enlarged prostate, recurrent kidney diseases, and a sedentary lifestyle, all this contribute to weakened muscles which can in-turn cause a hernia.

3. Respiratory complications:

Most people will not affiliate respiratory concerns with hernias, but this isn’t the real case. Hiatal hernias and chronic or acute respiratory distress are correlated. This happens when a person encounters acid reflux. Reflux is the abnormal response of the body, in which the stomach acid passes back into the throat. Hoarseness, intense coughing, and even pneumonia can be the outcome of the condition. All this can trigger heart attacks, hernia, sleep apnea, and some other serious complication.

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