Most Common Symptoms of Abdominal Wall Hernias.

There are many different types of hernias. The most common are those hernias that occur in the groin (inguinal hernias) and in the belly button (umbilical hernias).

Age

The prevalence of all varieties of hernias increases with age.

Sex

Approximately 25% of males and 2% of females have an inguinal hernia over the course of their lifetime Femoral hernias (though rare overall) occur more frequently in women because of the differences in the pelvic anatomy (female-to-male ratio, 1.8:1). Umbilical hernias are equally common in male and female children but are 3 times more frequent in female adults than in male adults (overall female-to-male ratio, 1.7:1).

If your hernia is getting larger or becoming more uncomfortable, it may be time to have it repaired. Increasing size of the hernia can potentially make the future hernia repair more complicated and possibly increase the risk of recurrence of the hernia in the future. Increasing episodes of discomfort and increasing severity of pain associated with the hernia may portend a higher risk of imminent incarceration and strangulation of the hernia contents. Incarceration is when the contents of the hernia become stuck in the hernia opening, This can cause severe pain or even obstruction of the intestine if this is involved in the hernia. Strangulation is uncommon, but is a potential consequence of prolonged incarceration. It is when the blood supply og the hernia contents becomes compromised by the degree of it being squeezed by the hernia opening. This ultimately can be a serious emergency because the strangulated tissue can infarct (die) causing severe inflammation and infection.Outcomes from emergency surgery are often not as optimal as an elective repair.

Dr. Yunis and the team at Center for Hernia Repair care about your treatment and want you to receive the results you desire.

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