Surgical intervention in the human body is always a huge stress for him. However, in most cases, this procedure becomes simply necessary. Otherwise, there is a risk of serious complications, which could very well be fatal. Among patients in the surgical department, a large percentage is occupied by those who have been diagnosed with inguinal hernia. The operation to remove it is quite simple, but meanwhile, some people prefer to refuse treatment. How does this threaten the patient and what, in fact, is the essence of such a diagnosis?
It is worth noting that inguinal hernia has been known to doctors since time immemorial. However, in the early years, when antiseptics and analgesia did not exist, the operations to remove it had a huge number of deaths. Now the level of skill of specialists and the availability of modern technology make it possible to bring such a procedure into the ranks of the simplest.
An inguinal hernia, the operation to remove which is done even under local anesthesia, represents the exit of internal organs from the abdominal cavity. Moreover, men are diagnosed with this diagnosis significantly more often than women. This is due, first of all, to the fact that in girls the inguinal canal has a better shape (slotted) and is also better fastened with tendons. Therefore, women are much less likely to get on the operating table with a similar diagnosis.
So what is dangerous inguinal hernia? Its consequences can be very serious and negative for a person. The fact is that the organs emerging from the abdominal cavity can easily be pinched as a result of a sharp squeezing of the hernia gate. All this is accompanied by pain, digestive disorders, inflammatory process. In men, there may be a problem with the testicles. They are also prone to inflammation. In addition, stagnation of feces occurs.
It is very important to know the main symptoms by which you can independently find out that you have an inguinal hernia. The operation will be scheduled only if the speculation is confirmed by the official diagnosis of the surgeon. If in the abdomen there is a persistent feeling of constriction and heaviness, which until that moment did not bother, then it is worth thinking about visiting a specialist. A more obvious symptom is a protrusion in the groin, which can change its shape and size depending on the position of the body. To the touch, it is usually soft and is set with your fingers. If during the performance of various kinds of physical exertion pain occurs at the place of protrusion, then make an appointment with the surgeon as soon as possible.
What causes an inguinal hernia? The operation to remove it is to strengthen the abdominal wall and the duct plastic. Therefore, the cause may be, for example, natural muscle weakness and untrained tissue in a given area of the body. A protrusion of a hernia occurs due to regular physical exertion, the patient’s overweight, chronic constipation, or even constant coughing and sneezing. Also, pregnant women fall into the risk zone. However, you can avoid the occurrence of such an ailment. To reduce the risk, it is necessary to wear a special bandage during pregnancy and after childbirth, regularly strengthen the muscles of the abdominal and inguinal region with physical exercises, as well as monitor nutrition and stop smoking.
Perhaps there is no longer such a clinic where an inguinal hernia is not removed. The operation takes little time and is done mainly under local anesthesia. Indications for general anesthesia are individual intolerance to medications, as well as the age of children under 1 year. Also, the patient can independently insist on the operation under complete anesthesia. You can not worry that ugly scars will remain on the body. Such technology is already in the past. Now, in order to remove an inguinal hernia, you need only three small punctures of the abdominal cavity with special tools. Remember that self-medication in this case is not only ineffective, but also dangerous. Completely get rid of inguinal hernia is possible only with the help of surgery.