About Hernia

About hernia: Hernia is a very common disorder and affects about 2% of the population; hence it is important for all to have basic knowledge of this problem, its symptoms and treatment.

It can occur in males as well as females but it is more common in males. Hernia can occur at any age, from cradle to grave; it may be seen in a newborn child as also in a very old person. Every Hernia needs immediate detection by medical expert, proper and detailed diagnosis followed by proper treatment.

Hernia occurs mainly through abdominal wall.

External Hernia can usually be observed on abdominal wall while Internal Hernia occur within the abdomen and can’t be seen on abdominal wall.

Definition :

It is a protrusion of Intestine / Abdominal fat ( Omentum ) / urinary bladder, commonly through an abnormal or abnormally large normal opening in the muscle wall of the abdomen. Seen as a Swelling, which may not be painful all the time. Swelling appears on straining and coughing and may disappear on lying down.