Hernia

What is Hernia?

A hernia is a protrusion of a structure, through an opening in the wall.

Weakness of abdominal muscles or a gap in muscular wall will allow intestine, internal fat or other structure to project outside the normal body wall; resulting in a swelling ….This is Hernia.

This hernial swelling might disappear on lying down or relaxation and can reappear on standing , walking, jumping, running or straining.

Hernia can be at any age- from infancy to an old-age.

Types of Hernia Hernia can be classified in a different way:

Congenital – by birth i.e., development disorders Infantile – during infant stage due to weakness Senile – due to weakness in elderly persons Traumatic – due to injury or strain

Further, it can be classified as:
 

Bulging Sliding

It can also be classified as:
 

Reducible – which get back easily to original position Non-reducible – which will not get reduced due to strangulation or obstruction

According to region

Inguinal Femoral Umbilical Epigastric Hiatus