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One can learn about hernias by consulting a doctor or a nurse or a visit into the walk in centre but if people dont want to do that you could also go online and find out or a newspaper article or a health programme or also consulting a drug store could also help any questions needing to be asked.
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Where could one learn about an incisional hernia?
There are various places where you can learn about an incisional hernia including: learning from WebMD, this website also shows the causes and treatments of hernias.
What has the author William Easterly Ashton written?
William Easterly Ashton has written: 'Ventral hernia following abdominal operations' -- subject(s): Hernia
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.
Does a hernia always require surgery?
It is now considered that it is better not to have surgery if a hernia is small and painless. Up to 30 percent of groin hernia operations can lead to long-term pain or disability.Nowadays it's a question of weighing up the pros and cons of living with a hernia compared with the risk of the surgery going wrong. If a hernia is causing no problems, it can be safely left alone.If you have a reducible hernia (this means that the hernia can be pushed all the way back in) you may benefit from wearing a hernia support. You should choose one that is guaranteed to securely hold the hernia in all positions of the body and during all activities. Keeping a hernia in may prevent it from getting larger, and some individuals have reported that small hernias have disappeared.
What is the name of hernia on testicles?
Inguinal hernia. The previous poster to this answer was incorrect. A hernia that extends from the abdomen into the scrotum is called an inguinal hernia, while a hiatal hernia is one where the top part of the stomach pokes through the hole in the diaphragm where the esophagus goes.
What happens during hernia surgery?
It takes about 30 to 50 minutes for a normal abdominal hernia repair. There are a few ways to correct the hernia. One is to push the hernia back into the stomach and repair the weakened tissues.
What is the Association between cigarette smoking to inguinal hernia formation?
Smoking is one of the aetiological causes of hernia. Smoking causes manufacture of defective collagen and hence, predisposes to hernia.
What are the hernia symptoms and where can I learn more about it?
Some symptoms of hernia that occur are small chunks under the skin. It can also lead to swollen, larger lumps, which in turn cause more pain. It can also cause an ache.
Can you get a hernia two times?
Yes, it is possible to get a hernia more than once. Having a previous hernia does not prevent you from developing another one in a different location or even in the same area if the underlying issues that contributed to the first hernia are not addressed.
What is another term meaning diaphragmatic hernia?
Another term for diaphragmatic hernia is a hiatal hernia.
Do you do hernia operations at the medical school?
If you're lucky, you might be able to scrub in and 'assist' with surgery during medical school, but expect to do several years of postgraduate training in surgery before doing any operations at all!
Can you have a hernia next to your belly button?
Yes. There are different types of hernia. One can be next to your belly button. One can be around your belly button. I don't know about the other types.
