Symptoms of Inguinal Hernia:
Symptoms of an inguinal hernia include:
- Nausea, vomiting, or both.
- Fever.
- Sudden pain that intensifies rapidly.
- The hernia appears as a soft bulge that turns red, purple, or dark in color.
- Inability to pass stool or gas.
Hernias are treated in several ways, such as:
- Open hernia repair: In this procedure—performed under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia—the doctor makes an incision in the groin and pushes the protruding tissue back into the abdomen. The surgeon then sutures the weakened area and reinforces the repair with a synthetic mesh (hernioplasty). Finally, the incision is closed with stitches, staples, or surgical glue.
- Minimally invasive hernia repair: This procedure is performed under general anesthesia; the doctor makes small incisions in the abdomen and repairs the hernia using laparoscopic techniques.
Umbilical Hernia:
An umbilical hernia occurs when a portion of the intestine bulges through an opening in the abdominal muscles near the navel (belly button). It is common and usually harmless.
Umbilical hernias are diagnosed through a physical examination. Sometimes, imaging tests—such as an abdominal ultrasound or a CT scan—are used to check for complications.
Umbilical hernias are treated surgically by making a small incision near the navel. The herniated tissue is returned to the abdominal cavity, and the opening in the abdominal wall is sutured shut. Surgeons typically use a mesh in adults to help reinforce the abdominal wall.