A hernia is a common abdominal condition in which an internal organ or tissue leaves its normal anatomical position and enters another site through a congenital or acquired weak point, defect, or pore. There are many types of hernias, and here are a few of the common ones:
1. Inguinal hernia: Inguinal hernia is the most common type of hernia, which can be divided into straight inguinal hernia and oblique inguinal hernia. A straight inguinal hernia is an internal organ or tissue that protrudes from the inguinal canal and is usually spherical in shape, soft in texture, and easy to retract;An oblique inguinal hernia is an internal organ or tissue that protrudes inward and downward from the internal opening of the inguinal canal.
2. Hydrocele: Hydrocele refers to the formation of cysts due to the accumulation of fluid in the hydrocele, which is a relatively common male disease. Hydroceles usually don't cause symptoms, but when the volume is large, it can interfere with the person's movement and daily life.
3. Incisional hernia: Incisional hernia refers to a hernia that occurs after abdominal surgery, which is usually caused by poor healing of the surgical incision, improper suturing techniques or the patient's own factors. The methods of incisional hernia include conservative and surgical, depending on the patient's condition and the doctor's recommendation.
4. Diaphragmatic hernia: Diaphragmatic hernia refers to the protrusion of organs or tissues in the abdominal cavity into the chest cavity through the diaphragm, which can be divided into congenital diaphragmatic hernia and acquired diaphragmatic hernia. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is usually caused by diaphragmatic dysplasia or diaphragmatic defectAcquired diaphragmatic hernia is usually caused by abdominal trauma, surgery, etc.
5. Umbilical hernia: Umbilical hernia refers to the organ or tissue in the abdominal cavity that protrudes to the surface through the umbilicus, which can be divided into pediatric umbilical hernia and umbilical hernia. Pediatric umbilical hernias are usually caused by incomplete closure of the umbilical annuus;**Umbilical hernia is usually caused by obesity, pregnancy, etc.
Different types of hernias have different symptoms and methods, and patients should seek medical attention in time to receive a diagnosis from a professional doctor. In daily life, patients should pay attention to avoid behaviors that may induce or aggravate symptoms such as excessive exertion, strenuous exercise, coughing, etc., keep the stool smooth, and avoid constipation and other factors that may cause increased abdominal pressure. In addition, obese patients should be aggressive** and control their weight to reduce pressure in the abdominal cavity. For patients who already have a hernia, they should follow their doctor's advice** and visit the hospital regularly for follow-ups. November Creation Incentive Program