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.

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.

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.

• 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

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.

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.

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.

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

• Take prescribed medications regularly
• Full day rest post-surgery
• Avoid strenuous activities like exercising
• Clean the wound and change the dressing daily
• Maintaining healthy diet

In case of any confusion, do not hesitate and call or visit the hernia department at MEDSTAR.

No, you cannot live with a hernia without surgery. Hernia if left untreated can lead to complications like:

• Severe constant pain in the bulge
• Pain while doing strenuous activities
• Increase in the size of the bulge
• Severe discomfort hampering the daily life routines
• Bowel movement obstruction in case of herniated colons
• Nausea, vomiting, heartburn