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The Need For Hernia Repair Surgery

By Michelle Nelson


Sometimes an individual can be in pain, but not fully understand the cause. If there is pain located in the groin or abdomen, it may be a sign that something definitely is not right. Swelling, a budge, or even a lump in the stomach area, may indicate that hernia repair surgery is necessary.

One may ask how to identify hernias. It is simply a bulge of body tissue or even an organ through a structure that is responsible for containing it. There is an opening in the structure of the muscle wall in the stomach when there is an abdominal hernia. The lining of the abdominal cavity extends beyond the opening which results in bulging. Activities that increase the pressure of the abdominal may do more damage.

When someone has a hernia, it is usually repaired through surgery. There is more than one method that can aid in fixing different types of hernias. One approach called the surgical approach, is used after anesthesia and sterilization of the area in which to have surgery. An incision is made in the location of the hernia and leads down to the tissue layers in hopes of separating normal tissue from hole margins. Through the use of a suture and plastic mesh, the hole is closed.

Repairs through the use of a suture are designed to pull the edges of the defected area together. It can be compared to sewing up a hole in a garment. However, there are complications such as putting a strain on nearby tissues. This can lead to the tearing of these tissues which can help in forming another hernia. An alternate technique was later developed which sutures the weak area together by using mesh that is very much like plastic. The material is permanent and when used to sew the defective margins together, it gives room for the body to complete its natural healing process.

After performing the repair, the underlying tissues are then mended with sutures that are absorbable. Repairs that are secure in nature are usually performed using a laparoscopic technique. It aids in repairing because it is less stressful.

Impaired activity and pain warrants the need for hernia repair. One can almost guarantee that emergency surgery will be for those who refuse to have treatment. Some may want to try a temporary solution by wearing a device that pushes in body tissue through the use of external compression. The mechanism is known as a truss. It again is a temporary solution for what could be a permanent situation.

Hernias are not controllable and may appear without warning. Contributing factors may occur and allow them to grow with the individual. Tissues are arranged differently and once it thickens, the risk of developing a hernia can grow greater. The problem can grow greater when items aren't picked up correctly, not having abdominal support, smoking, or added weight problems. These factors can bring about additional stress on the body.

Anytime a hernia causes pain or impairs activity it needs to be repaired. Those that go without any type of treatment may result in emergency surgery in the future. Individuals may temporarily control their pain may wear a contraption that pushes the tissues in by applying external compression. It is called a truss, and it must be applied daily. Again this is a temporary fix and does provide a permanent solution to the problem.




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