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The increase in bowel sounds is because the normal pathway of the intestinal tract has been altered due to the hernia. Not only does the herniation cause increased bowel sounds but also pain associated with the movement of intestinal contents. If it is painful you should get medical attention.
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What term describes the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdomal wall?
Herniation. A inguinal hernia is a protrusion of any bowel content (including omental fat) through the lower abdominal musculature.inguinal hernia
Why do you vomit with a inguinal hernia?
As with most medical concerns, only a visit with your physician will appropriately answer this question.Vomiting with an inguinal hernia may be for a number of reasons. First, individuals with inguinal hernias may get the stomach flu (gastroenteritis) like anyone else; this may cause vomiting, although it's not related to the hernia per se.Causes of vomiting related to the inguinal hernia include bowel obstruction (from a loop of bowel getting stuck within the hernia defect), strangulated bowel (when the blood supply to that loop of bowel becomes compromised), perforated bowel, and infarcted (dead) bowel. Other things may cause the nausea and vomiting, but these would be some of the more concerning.If you have an inguinal hernia and experience vomiting that concerns you, please see a physician. Only she can evaluate you properly to assess the source of the vomiting and whether intervention is necessary.
What would cause a bowel obstruction in child of approximate age 8 yrs of age?
Bowel obstruction in a patient of this age is unusual but does occur. The most common causes are: appendicitis, adhesions, inguinal hernia, inflammatory bowel disease, intussusception, or malrotation.
Bowel sounds that sound like inside of tin can?
Bowel sounds that sound like the inside of a tin can, often described as "tinkling" sounds, may indicate increased peristalsis and bowel hyperactivity. This can be a sign of bowel obstruction or increased fluid and gas in the intestines. It is important to seek medical evaluation if you experience abnormal bowel sounds.
What is the medical term meaning entrapment of a bowel loop in a hernia?
A strangulated hernia is one in which the bowel loop is trapped in a hernia.
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]
What is bilingual hernia?
There is no record of a bilingual hernia, but there is a very common type of hernia called inguinal hernia. This type of hernia occurs when fatty tissues or part of an organ, such as your bowel, pushes through the muscles in your stomach wall near your groin. This happens most often to men who will feel a lump in their groin area after exertion. Sometimes lying down will cause the tissue to recede back behind the stomach muscles and the lump goes away. Other times the lump remains and requires a doctor's intervention.
Can a Hernia affect a Bowel Movement?
Holding in bowel movements will probably not cause a hernia. If you hold your bowel movements in it could cause your bowels to burst and you can die.
Can coughing make inguinal hernia's bigger?
yes, hernias are from a defect in the facia(a tough layer of tissue), a hard cough could create a larger defect. A serious problem with a hernia is from the bowel pushing through the fascia and becoming trapped, this is called an incarcerated bowel--which requires surgical intervention, if you develope a protrution lying down on your back and relaxing can sometimes reduce it, don't strain yourself!----- that cough reproduces same downforce push that might have caused it.
In which quadrant are bowel sounds heard?
Bowel sounds are best heard at the LUQ
Are bowel sounds present in peritonitis?
Unless there is bowel obstruction, along with the peritonitis, bowel sounds can still be present.
What quality of sounds does a physician hear as overactive bowel sounds?
During an examination a physician hears overactive bowel sounds known as high-pitched tinkling bowel sounds.
