Hernia Article RSS Feed
Hernia Articles |
|
Expert Author: Peter Hutch | Summary A hernia occurs when the contents of a body cavity bulge out of the area where they are normally contained. These contents, usually portions of intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, are enclosed in the thin membrane that naturally lines the inside of the cavity. Although the term hernia can be used for bulges in other areas, it most often is used to describe hernias of the lower torso (abdominal wall hernias). Expert Author: Igor Stiler | Summary In medical terminology, many terms are used such as bulging disc, pinched nerve, slipped disc or ruptured disc to describe herniated disc. Spine damage caused by disease, injury or normal wear and tear can lead to herniated disc. Herniated disc condition is the result of inflammation of the disc material caused by aging and compression on the nerve system. Expert Author: Peter Kent | Summary Thousands of patients experience ventral (incisional) hernias every year, and most of these hernias require hernial repair surgery. Many patients have questions about this complex medical procedure, and the different treatment options available to them. This article exists in an attempt to answer many of those queries. Expert Author: Groshan Fabiola | Summary Umbilical hernia occurs when the abdominal content protrudes beneath the skin through the umbilical hole. Expert Author: Groshan Fabiola | Summary Inguinal hernia is a disease that affects millions of people, one of the most widespread types of hernia. But many do not know about its existence and it is the subject of very few medical articles and books. Expert Author: Groshan Fabiola | Summary When the upper part of the stomach pokes through the esophageal hiatus, because of a weakness in its muscles, hiatal hernia occurs. The esophageal hiatus is the opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus enters the abdominal cavity. Expert Author: Groshan Fabiola | Summary Hernia symptoms are usually related to the bulge that hernia causes. In The early phases you only notice that small lump that does not hurt when it is touched. As the illness advances the bulge, or herniation as some specialists call it becomes painful and keeps swallowing. The lump becomes more visible when you cough or sneeze and in most cases it can be pushed back with your hand, but it will come out again in a couple of minutes. If it cannot be pushed back then it is possible that you are suffering from a strangulated hernia. Expert Author: Sharon Hopkins | Summary Hernia is an opening in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen. The weakness in the wall causes damage to the abdominal wall leading to protrusion through the thin membrane. The bulging contents usually remain in the naturally formed cavity. The contents of protrusion are mainly portions of intestines or abdominal fatty tissue. Even though theory mentions that hernia can occur anywhere but, the common region of occurrence is the abdominal area.
|
[1]
Complimentary Industry Resources
We are pleased to offer you this exciting, new, and entirely free professional resource.
Visit our Free Industry resource center today to browse our selection of 600+ complimentary Industry magazines,
white papers, webinars, podcasts, and more.
No credit cards, coupons, or promo codes required. Try it today!
No credit cards, coupons, or promo codes required. Try it today!
