Hernia (Check if have lumps sticking out in abdominal regions)
What is it?
It is when there is pressure and/or weakness to the diaphram muscles that allow the stomach to enter the area above the diaphragm instead of remaining securely below the diaphragm , where it belongs (hiatal hernia).
The diaphragm is a powerful muscle that separates the upper chest cavity from the abdominal compartments. It has an opening through which the esophagus connects with the stomach, as the esophagus is normally above the diaphragm, while the stomach is normally below the diaphragm.
It can also occur when one has part of their intestine sticking out pressing against the skin and can occur anywhere in the abdomen and scrotal/vaginal region.
One may push it back in (reducible hernia) while others can’t (irreducible hernia).
The latter may cause obstruction in the bowels and/or alter blood supply to intestine (strangulated hernia).
There are many types:
Inguinal hernia – hernia in groin region (most common)
Femoral hernia – hernia in groin region (mainly women)
Umbilical hernia– hernia just below belly button (common in infants)
Hiatus hernia:
Sliding hernia-the most common hiatus hernia where the upper part of the stomach is pushed upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm
The hernia can change the position of the lower oesophageal sphincter valve, allowing the contents of the stomach to backflow into the oesophagus thus causing heartburn and/or indigestion symptoms.
The Paraesophageal hernias is least common but more dangerous (where the stomach is squeezed next to the chest and/or oesophagus.
Muscle hernia – Abdominal hernia and leg hernia
Spigelian hernia – hernia one side of abdomen just below belly button
Incisional hernia – Hernia after abdomen surgery
Cause
Conditions that puts pressure and/or weakness of muscles in the diaphragm:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – long term Heartburn (which then can lead to: pneumonitis – asthma symptoms and /or cracking sound in lungs and/or tiredness and/or finger clubbing)
Hernia pressing against scrotum causing pain and swelling
This condition can lead to:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – long term Heartburn (which then can lead to: pneumonitis – asthma symptoms and /or cracking sound in lungs and/or tiredness and/or finger clubbing)
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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