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A hernia (HER-nee-uh) develops when a part of your inner organs pushes through a hole or a weak part of a nearby muscle. There is swelling or a lump at the place where this occurs. Most hernias are in the belly or groin.
Causes
The weak area or hole in the muscle wall may have been present since birth. The weakness can also develop in later life as a result of surgery, straining at bowel movements, or just getting older. Pregnancy, coughing hard, or excess weight can also lead to a hernia.
Signs/Symptoms
Typically, there is a swelling or lump in the abdomen or groin that sometimes hurts. The lump usually disappears when you lie down or gently push on it. There may be painful swelling in the area of the testicles. You may have a hard time moving your bowels. Vomiting is a rare--but dangerous--sign.
Care
You may be given something to wear to keep the lump from pushing out, or you may need surgery to fix the problem. You can use over-the-counter pain-killers for minor pain.
Risks
Without treatment, the hernia could become strangulated (lose its blood supply). This can cause a blockage in the intestines that produces fever and vomiting, and may even prove fatal.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

* You do not need to rest in bed. You may continue your normal activities; but avoid heavy lifting or straining. Cough gently.
* Don't wear anything tight over the hernia. Don't try to keep it in with an outside bandage or truss unless your doctor recommends it.
* You may eat a normal diet. Try to get plenty of fiber (fruits, vegetables, and grains). This will promote easier bowel movements.
* Check with your doctor before taking any new medicine.

Call Your Doctor If...

* You have a high temperature.
* You have bad pain in the area of the hernia.

Seek Care Immediately If...

* You have symptoms of a strangulated (trapped) hernia:
o A high temperature.
o Increasing abdominal pain.
o Nausea and throwing up.
o The hernia becomes stuck outside the belly, looks gray, and feels hard.

IF YOU'RE HEADING FOR THE HOSPITAL...
What to Expect While You're There
You may encounter the following procedures and equipment during your stay.

* Taking Vital Signs: These include your temperature, blood pressure, pulse (counting your heartbeats), and respirations (counting your breaths). A stethoscope is used to listen to your heart and lungs. Your blood pressure is taken by wrapping a cuff around your arm.
* Pulse Oximeter: While you are getting oxygen, you may be hooked up to a pulse oximeter (ox-IM-uh-ter). It is placed on your ear, finger, or toe and is connected to a machine that measures the oxygen in your blood.
* Blood: Usually taken from a vein in your hand or from the bend in your elbow. Tests will be done on the blood.
* IV: A tube placed in your vein for giving medicine or liquids. It will be capped or have tubing connected to it.
* ECG: Also called a heart monitor, an electrocardiograph (e-lec-tro-CAR-dee-o-graf), or EKG. The patches on your chest are hooked up to a TV-type screen or a small portable box (telemetry unit). This screen shows a tracing of each heartbeat. Your heart will be watched for signs of injury or damage that could be related to your illness.
* Oxygen: Your body may need extra oxygen at this time. It is given either by a mask or nasal prongs. Tell your doctor if the oxygen is drying out your nose or if the nasal prongs bother you.
* Activity: You may need to rest in bed. Once you are feeling better, you will be allowed to get up.
* Pain Medicine: May be given in your IV, as a shot, or by mouth. If the pain does not go away or comes back, tell a doctor right away.

2006-12-12 18:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

A hernia (rupture) is usually noticed as a lump, commonly in the groin or the umbilical region. It appears when a portion of the tissue which lines the abdominal cavity (peritoneum)
breaks through a weakened area of the abdominal wall.

This can give rise to discomfort as the hernia enlarges and can sometimes be dangerous if a piece of intestine becomes trapped ('strangulated') inside.

The opening of a hernia cannot heal itself, neither can any medicine be used to cure the condition.
The long term course, therefore, is for a hernia to become steadily worse as time goes on, sometimes slowly and sometimes quickly.

The only remedy for the condition is to repair the hernia surgically, but that no longer means you have to be an invalid afterwards ... for more infor c the site..........

2006-12-12 23:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by greatempress 3 · 0 0

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2015-08-26 06:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0 0

is it hytrus harnia? at the end of food pipe there is ahole and it pains alot. it is curable.

2006-12-12 17:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by ramila p 3 · 0 1

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2006-12-12 18:07:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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