no
strangulated hernia
cat scan
strangulated hernia
yes
It depends on where the hernia is. Your bowels can become strangulated. So yes, it can happen
A strangulated hernia is one in which the bowel loop is trapped in a hernia.
incarcerated/strangulated
Frederick Churchill has written: 'On some of the complications of strangulated hernia and their diagnosis' -- subject(s): Hernia, Case studies, Diagnosis
Yes, if the hernia gets intestines protruding into it and the intestines become entrapped, twisted or strangulated.
You will have several symptoms if you have a hiatus hernia. You can feel bloated, food feels stuck, vomiting, nausea, sweating and heartburn. You can try antacids, and stay away from fatty and spicy foods.
Yes, a hernia can kill you, but it isn't likely. If a portion of the intestine goes out the hernia, it can become strangulated and that portion can die. That leads to infections, bowel impaction and many other issues.
I recently had surgery in July to repair an umbilical hernia only to be rushed to the hospital in October to repair 3 additional hernia's (holes). They wouldn't let me leave the hospital without the procedure. I assumed this was serious.