Getting To Know Hennia: Symptoms, Causes, And How To Handle It

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JAKARTA - Henia is a condition when the interior of the body, such as organs or tissues, stands out through gaps or weak muscle parts. Herry occurs most often in the stomach or groin area and can appear like a lump that appears during certain activities, then disappears during rest.

Although it does not always cause pain, most cases of hernia ultimately require surgery. Herry occurs when parts of the organs in the body are pushed out through muscle walls or tissues that should hold him.

Reporting from the Clevand Clinic page, hernia can appear in various parts of the body, including:

- At the bottom of the chest through the diaphragm.

- In the garple area through the lower wall of the stomach.

- On the midline of the stomach.

- In the stomach surgery scars.

Some of the types of hernia that are often encountered are hernia Laughalis, hernia femoralis, hernia hiatal, hernia umbilikalis, hernia insional, hernia ventral, and hernia perineal.

Hennia is a fairly general condition. Around 1 in 4 men can experience hernia jurism. Hennia hiatal occurs in about 20% adults and even up to 50% at the age of over 50 years. Congenital Herry, such as umbilicalis hernia, occurs at about 15% of newborns.

Symptoms of hernia can vary depending on the type. However, the most common sign is the appearance of lumps when lifting loads, coughing, or laughing.

This lump can feel pain, such as being pressed or like a pinching sensation. A lump appears during activities and can re-enter while lying down or resting.

In some people, especially women, hernia can be seen from the outside and only cause pain in the groin area. While hyatal hernia usually causes symptoms such as stomach acid rising or burning in the chest.

Causes and Risk Factors

Hennia can occur because muscles weaken with age, injury or surgery, and congenital disorders from birth.

Risk factors that increase the chance of being exposed to hernia:

- Lifting the heavy load continuously.

- Cough or chronic sneezing.

- Convoluted or frequent strains when defecating.

- Repeated pregnancy.

- Obesity.

- Stomach surgery history.

Children born premature or have congenital disorders are also more at risk of experiencing hernia.

Complications To Watch Out For

Herry can be dangerous if a prominent network is trapped and cannot return to (called hernia pinched or trapped). This can cause severe pain, nausea, vomiting, even tissue death (necrosis) if the blood flow is cut off.

If the lump changes color, feels numb, or is accompanied by fever and vomiting, immediately check with the doctor.

Diagnosed And Treated

Most hernia can be diagnosed through physical examination. The doctor may ask the patient to cough or change the body's position to see if the lump appears. If the hernia is not visible from the outside, imaging checks such as CT scans can be carried out.

Hernia's main treatment is surgery, especially if it causes symptoms or risks complications. In mild cases, doctors can recommend monitoring first.

Hernia operations usually push the tissue back to its original place, strengthen weak muscles or tissue, often with special nets (mesh), and are carried out using laparoscopic or open operations techniques, depending on the type and severity.

Henia umbilicalis in babies can often heal on its own as it grows. But if not, surgery can be done. Hennia hiatal is usually treated with lifestyle changes or surgery if it causes chronic acid reflux.

If Hennia Is Not Treated

Although initially mild, hernia tends to grow over time. A prominent network can be more difficult to re-enter and the risk of being pinched increases. This is why doctors usually suggest surgery, although hernia is not yet too disturbing.

Side effects of hernia operations are generally mild, such as mild pain or swelling. However, about 10% of people experience prolonged pain in the groin area after hernia jurisprudence surgery.