What problems can a hernia cause? Find out what the experts say
What problems can a hernia cause? Find out what the experts say
Answered by Dr. Jagannathan Rathinavel
MBBS · 2.2 years of experience · India
Hernia is an abnormal protrusion of viscus or part of it through the wall. Infection or gangrene may be seen in untreated hernia. It may lead to sepsis. Dangerous complication like bowel obstruction can occur.
| What are people curious about? | |
|---|---|
| Hernia diagnosis | Hernia symptoms |
| Hernia surgery | Inguinal hernia |
Answered by Dr. Rajesh Mishra
MBBS · 0.3 years of experience · India
Complications of an untreated inguinal or femoral hernia may include. Obstruction (incarceration): Part of the intestine becomes stuck in the inguinal canal. Causing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and a painful lump in the groin. Strangulation: Part of the intestine is trapped in a way that cuts off its blood.
→ See more questions and expert answers related to hernia.
→ Learn more about hernia: See the causes, symptoms, treatment options and more.
Answered by Dr. Marcelle Freire
Doctor of Medicine · 3 years of experience · Brazil
Hernia is the projection of an organ or tissue to an unusual location, through an anomalous opening. There are several types of hernia, but for example, with an inguinal hernia, the intestine can become trapped outside the abdominal cavity (incarcerate), causing a life-threatening intestinal obstruction. It can also strangle and in this case there is a reduction in the blood supply at the herniated site which can necrotize, generating a medical emergency to operate the affected region.
→ See more questions and expert answers related to hernia.
→ Learn more about hernia: See the causes, symptoms, treatment options and more.