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Hernia Treatment Repair and Restoration at Medstar Multispeciality Hospital.

Are you experiencing an ache or pain, swelling in your abdominal or groyne area? Do you think you could have a hernia? Look no further than Medstar Multispeciality Hospital for Hernia treatment.

What is Hernia Treatment?

A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the muscle or connective tissue. Our most expert surgeons have numerous repairs to do and correct the region, such as these two most common ones:

Open Hernia Repair:A type of open repair, therefore surgery with incision: open repair
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair:A non-open procedure that utilises small skin opening and utilises laparoscope for repair.
Robotic Hernia Repair: It is an advanced surgery with the help of a robotic system where the doctor will do the precise repair of the hernia.

Procedure

The treatment process of hernia takes almost 1-2 hours and is done under general anaesthesia or sedation. Our experienced surgeons will follow the following procedure:

Incision : An incision is provided in the affected area so that the surgeon will be able to reach the hernia.
Surgical hernia repair: The hernia is pulled back into its position by replacing the bulging tissue and strengthening the compromised area either by mesh or sutures.
Wound closure, and sends the patient to the post operative care room.

Recovery

Possibly, the patient can experience bruising, swelling, and soreness post-procedure. These symptoms tend to be relieved with rest and analgesics. In general, most patients can resume their routine activities after a mean period of 1-2 weeks although, in many cases, full recovery takes 4-6 weeks to appear.

FAQ

Is Hernia curable?

Yes, a hernia is curable by the use of modern procedures. A hernia is an abnormal condition of bulging fat or tissue mass through weakened muscles. It is can be treated by surgical procedures only.

In these surgical procedures, under anaesthesia, an incision is made on the bulging part or hernia. Through this opening herniated fat or tissues or organs are pushed back into their normal position and weakened muscles spot is supported and sealed by the use of mesh prosthesis. Lastly, the surgical wound is sutured back and is left for healing.

How does a Hernia feel?

A hernia feels like an abnormal bulging lump. It is a painful bulging lump that disappears in a lying position. You feel pain while lifting heavy objects or while doing strenuous activities. When the bulging mass contains a part of the colon that can get strangulated it can cause severe abdominal pain, colon spasm, bowel movement obstruction and discomfort.

When should I seek medical help regarding hernia?

Visit the doctor if :

You start noticing an abnormal bulge in your abdomen or on the upper part of your thighs that is causing discomfort and pain.
The bulge is increasing in size and causing lots of discomfort and pain while doing daily routine activities.

The doctor will examine, diagnose the cause and treat it accordingly.

What causes a hernia in Adults?

A hernia is an abnormal condition in which through weakened muscles mass of tissues or organs is pushed outside the normal position. This happens due to constant pressure on weakened muscles of the abdomen.
Causes of constant pressure in adults are:

A congenital condition
Ageing
injury or surgery
Chronic coughing or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
Strenuous exercise or lifting heavyweights
Pregnancy, especially having multiple pregnancies
Constipation
Obesity
Fluid in the abdomen
Family history of hernias
Tumours or abnormal masses in the abdomen
Peritoneal dialysis used to treat kidney failure

Can I check myself for a hernia?

You can check yourself for Hernia if it is visible to your own eyes properly. Otherwise, you can only feel a bulging lump that might disappear in the sleeping position. You can feel the pain in the bulge while doing strenuous activities like coughing, lifting weights, etc. For the final diagnosis, visit our hernia specialist at MEDSTAR for a full check-up, ultrasound-assisted diagnosis and effective treatment.

Can hernias be treated without surgery?

No hernias cannot be treated without surgery. They can be treated effectively only by surgical treatment. In surgical treatments under anaesthesia, an incision is made on the bulging site and herniated mass is pushed back. The surgical wound is sutured back. Mesh can be placed to strengthen and seal the weak muscles spot.

Most of the hernia surgeries can be completed in few hours and the patient can go home the same day.

Can I walk after hernia surgery?

No, just after surgery patient is advised to take a rest for the full day. The patient might feel pain while walking and sitting which is normal after hernia surgery. For this pain, rest is advised and pain medications are prescribed by the surgeon. The patient can resume daily routine in 3 to 5 days.

What is the best way to recover from hernia surgery?

Follow the instructions given by the surgeon to recover quickly and healthily post hernia surgery. The patient is advised to: