By Nurse Diane
Not long after my son was born he developed an
umbilical hernia. This occurred nearly
25 years after my brother developed the same thing. When my brother had his hernia, the treatment
was to tape a quarter over the area until it healed itself. By the time my son was born, the treatment
was different. In fact there was no
treatment at all. The hernia developed
due to a split in the intestinal wall, which allowed his intestines to poke
through. It protruded more when he was
crying, than when he was calm. The
doctor suggested that I keep him from crying as much as possible, and in a few
years it would heal on its own. I
followed his advice and sure enough it healed all by itself and no surgery was
necessary.
According to customblogging.com some hernias
are different, they require surgery to repair, or major complications, even
death can occur. A hernia occurs when
parts of an organ (usually the intestines) protrudes through a weak point or
tear in the thin muscular wall that holds the abdominal organs in place. People
at risk of developing a hernia are typically those performing chronic lifting
or activities that require straining, which increases intra-abdominal pressure.
However, the various types and causes of hernias may occur in both males and
females of literally any age. In infants and children, hernias occur when the
lining around the abdominal organs does not close properly before birth.
Often there is no obvious cause as to why
someone develops a hernia, but awareness of the common symptoms can help in
diagnosing their occurrence. Identifying hernias in a timely manner is crucial.
Left unchecked, hernias can possibly lead to a strangulated intestine,
gangrene, and even death. Common hernia symptoms include:
Groin discomfort aggravated by bending
A tender groin lump
A non-tender bulge or lump in children
June is Hernia Awareness
Month. If you or someone
you know has a hernia, please seek medical attention as soon as possible to
prevent any major complications, and avoid making matters worse by using proper
techniques when doing any heavy lifting.
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