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In what demographic are femoral hernias often found?
Femoral hernias are more common in adults than in children. Those that do occur in children are more likely to be associated with a connective tissue disorder or with conditions that increase intra-abdominal pressure.
What people show the greatest likelihood of needing inguinal hernia repair?
The majority of hernias occur in males. Nearly 25% of men and only 2% of women in the United States will develop inguinal hernias. Inguinal hernias occur nearly three times more often in African American adults than in Caucasians.
Why the femoral hernia is more liable to strangulation?
Because it has narrow neck.
Can a girl get a hernia?
Both men and women can get hernias the same way, a weak place in the muscles of the wall of a body cavity splits and allows the cavity contents to protrude. Hernias involving the abdominal cavity are common in men and women. They can happen any place in the abdominal wall muscles. They are called ventral hernias. A type more common in men, but also seen in women, occurs in the groin area called the inguinal area on either (or both) sides of the low abdomen and are called inguinal hernias. These frequently show up after a heavy lifting strain and protrude/"rupture". A lump may appear in the area with the pain which is actually a portion of bowel protruding through the muscle opening. In men, inguinal hernias may not show a lump in the inguinal area if the area of weakness is at the bottom and bowel slips into the scrotum and protrudes there as a lump in the scrotum. Other common places in the abdominal cavity wall that can "rupture" are in the area around or near the belly button, which are called umbilical hernias, or at an incision site from a previous surgery called incisional hernias.
What is a femoral seizure?
A femoral seizure is not a recognized medical term or condition. It may be a misunderstanding or miscommunication of terms related to seizures or conditions affecting the femoral region, such as femoral nerve issues. Seizures generally involve abnormal electrical activity in the brain, while femoral issues pertain to the thigh or leg. If you meant a specific type of seizure or a related condition, please provide more context for clarification.
What is the differences in blood in the femoral artery and femoral vein?
The blood in the femoral artery is oxygenated and rich in nutrients, as it carries blood away from the heart to supply the lower limbs. In contrast, the blood in the femoral vein is deoxygenated and contains waste products, as it returns blood from the lower limbs back to the heart. Additionally, the femoral artery has thicker, more muscular walls to withstand higher pressure, while the femoral vein has thinner walls and valves to help prevent backflow.
Where can I find online info about hernia?
The most comprehensive source of information about hernias on the internet, can be found at www.hernia.org. For a more concise website, Wikipedia also has a page on hernias which contains information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
What develops over warm ocean water a hurricane or a tornado?
A hurricane. Tornadoes are more often a land-based phenomenon.
Does a hiatal hernia occur more often in women or men?
This weakness and bulging of the respiratory diaphragm where the esophagus passes occurs more often in women than in men. It can cause abdominal pain, heartburn and sometimes chest pain that can be mistaken for a heart attack.
Can a normal speaking boy of 3 years suddenly develops stuttering?
Yes, this often happens. Get more information from The Stuttering Foundation's web site.
What is the first symptom a person may have with an incisional hernia?
is pain, with or without a bulge in the abdomen at or near the site of the original surgery. Incisional hernias can increase in size and gradually produce more noticeable symptoms. Incisional hernias may or may not require surgical treatment.
What are the types of hernia?
The different kinds of hernia are listed below: * Congenital hernia: occur in babies, present from birth. * Inguinal hernia: common in sportsmen, involves part of the bowel protrudibng into the groin * Hiatus hernia: involves the stomach, where it enters the chest cavity via the hiatus. * Incarcerated hernia: where the hernia has swollen up. * Reducible hernia: one that can be manipulated back into place easily, much like a dislocated joint can be repositioned with relative ease. * Irreducible hernia: can't be returned to its original position without surgical intervention. * Strangulated hernia: potentially fatal, as it means the bood supply has been cut off by the hernia. There are even more types, each with their own subtle variations. These can be viewed from the link. [source: adapted from First Aid, by Geddes and Grosset]
