Inguinal hernia is a serious disease that mainly occurs in men. Although not an exception is the appearance of pathology in women and children. It should be noted that the neoplasm does not resolve itself, therefore, doctors should prescribe a certain conservative or surgical treatment to the patient. However, first you need to deal with the symptoms and causes of the disease.
Why does a hernia occur and how does it manifest?
An inguinal hernia can be oblique and straight, correctable and irreducible, congenital and acquired. Among the reasons that contribute to the appearance of pathology, we can distinguish the following:
- an anomaly of the growth of a hole in the peritoneum after the gonads descend into the scrotum or pelvis (in this case, the internal organs may fall out);
- weakness of the ligaments and muscles of the abdomen;
- excessive physical activity;
- high level of intra-abdominal pressure;
- pregnancy, prolonged cough and others.
Inguinal hernia can be determined by the following symptoms:
- pain;
- restriction of human movement due to pain;
- dysfunction of the functionality of some internal organs, their partial bulging;
- blue hernia;
- compression of the internal organs;
- the possible occurrence of vomiting and nausea.
Features of the conservative treatment of the disease
An inguinal hernia is a pathology that does not go away on its own. It must be eliminated with the assistance of doctors. Regarding conservative treatment, it is considered ineffective. The fact is that it is not able to eliminate the cause of the disease.
However, certain successes in treatment can be achieved, especially if an inguinal hernia, the reasons for which is the imperfection of the human body or excessive load, is correctable. For this, the patient should purchase a special bandage that will help keep the organs in place. However, it should not be too hard, as it will increase the hernia. It should also be noted that the bandage can cause certain complications in patients.
Is it necessary to apply surgical intervention?
Surgery is the main method that can completely defeat the disease.
Inguinal hernia may not interfere with the person without showing any symptoms. In this case, the operation may not be assigned. In other cases, intervention is considered the main treatment method.
Mainly used is suturing hernia. You can do it on an outpatient basis. After surgery, the patient can be discharged on the same or the next day. She does not need general anesthesia. Often, laparoscopy can be used for treatment. Any movement during the operation should be performed correctly and accurately, although such an intervention is not considered difficult. The procedure lasts about half an hour.
It should be noted that this method is the most effective in the fight against hernia. However, note that after the operation you will have to recover for a long time. The standard rehabilitation period is 6 months. If the patient had any complications, then he can recover longer.