Abdominal hernia

Abdominal hernia
When the contents of the abdominal cavity dislocate outside its anatomical boundaries, this is the case of abdominal hernia. Contrary to the popular belief, the disease does not appear suddenly, under great strain. Such an event may at the most reveal the problem that already exists. Therefore, if you belong to a group of persons who perform work requiring lifting and carrying, if you are overweight or pregnant - you are at risk and could develop abdominal hernia. The symptoms of a hernia differ greatly. Pay attention to any pain or unspecific discomfort in the groin area, particularly after exercise, cough or defecation. Abdominal hernia may not be evident yet but it already started to develop. Similarly, if there are protrusions in the navel or its surrounding region or if you experience unusual pain similar to that in peptic ulcer disease. In the case of observing any of these symptoms, the best solution is to consult your doctor, who will determine whether this is abdominal hernia or another disorder and will also recommend remedial measures.

Abdominal hernia requires appropriate treatment. If you experience unusual symptoms, contact a specialist. Only this way you can prevent the progression of the disease. Also, remember that only the modern methods of surgical treatment employing tension-free techniques, which we apply in our Hospital, allow to shorten the length of hospitalisation to 24 hours. Owing to this, you will be able to return faster to your daily activities. Remember that abdominal hernia does not heal or reduce spontaneously. The only effective method here is treatment under the supervision of a professional.