Inguinal hernia is a pathology expressed in prolapse of internal organs into the groin canal.
This disease is more confirmed by men, since they have a wider inguinal canal and at the same time weakened muscles of the groin. Intestinal loops, a
large omentum, or even the bladder may fall into the hernial sac. This situation is dangerous because an infringement of an inguinal hernia can occur - a complication in which a man will need an urgent operation, otherwise it can lead to death.
Fortunately, modern medicine has studied this disease well, and now the treatment of inguinal hernia in men is not difficult. Here you can find out more about this pathology.
Hernia subspecies and causes
Treatment of inguinal hernia in men primarily begins with a surgeon examining the patient, in which the nature of the formation and its location are clarified. There are cases that the hernia is congenital, but most often it occurs in men much later, that is, it will be an acquired hernia in the groin. Its location in the groin canal also divides the hernia into a straight or oblique (it enters the canal at an angle, obliquely). An oblique inguinal hernia is the result of excessive physical exertion, frequent and severe constipation, coughing, and excessive muscle tension in the abdominal wall. A congenital hernia appears in young children born prematurely, with a weakened muscle tone.
Recognize hernia
A hernia in men most often looks like a certain protrusion in the groin area.
At the very beginning of development, she does not bother the patient in any way, a person simply sees a slight swelling in the groin. Doctors recommend taking measures already during this period, since the hernia tends to increase over time, and other symptoms appear:
- growth of the hernial sac, which leads to a more pronounced protrusion on the outside;
- pain, burning in the groin area, which may not stop for a long time.
When a man lies on his back, the hernia can disappear, and with muscle tension, he can crawl out again. It can be difficult for a patient with an enlarged hernia to walk, lift weights, run and perform other actions leading to tension in the muscles of the inguinal region.
Treatment of inguinal hernia in men
Many people are scared by the operational way to treat this disease. However, today it is the best way to get rid of a hernia in the groin. In addition, the operation often involves strengthening the inguinal portal with a special transplant mesh.
Treatment of inguinal hernia in men with surgical intervention does not take much time, since the patient can be discharged from the hospital after a couple of days with good health.
Rehabilitation
After inguinal hernia surgery, complications and relapses are extremely rare, especially if transplantation of a special synthetic mesh has been applied. In most cases, the patient should avoid overstrain of the groin muscles over the next few months: he may be disturbed by minor pain at the incision site, which quickly passes. You should also adjust the diet, excluding products that cause unwanted flatulence.