{"id":6411,"date":"2019-04-11T21:11:24","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T21:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=6411"},"modified":"2024-05-09T03:33:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T03:33:49","slug":"what-is-a-hernia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/what-is-a-hernia\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a hernia ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A hernia occurs when an organ or body part pushes through a weak spot in muscle or connective tissue into a part of the body that it isn\u2019t supposed to be in. While some hernias can occur at birth, others may form later in life.&nbsp; These types of hernias may occur as a result of heavy lifting, straining, pregnancy and obesity.<\/p>\n<p>There are several types of hernias that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inguinal hernias \u2013 Occurs when a part of the intestine pushes into the inguinal canal. Most commonly seen in males.<\/li>\n<li>Femoral hernia -Occurs when the femoral artery and vein pass through the canal between the abdomen and the groin. Most often seen in females.<\/li>\n<li>Epigastric hernia &#8211; Occurs when a small piece of fat protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles&nbsp; located between the belly button and the breastbone<\/li>\n<li>Umbilical hernia \u2013 Occurs when a portion of the intestine pushes through the abdominal wall next to the belly button<\/li>\n<li>Hiatal hernia \u2013 Occurs when the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest and causes heartburn<\/li>\n<li>Incisional hernia \u2013 Occurs when a portion of the intestine pushes through the abdominal wall where surgery had been performed previously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The symptoms of a hernia often depend on where it is located. Some hernias will cause pain while there are others that only have physical signs, such as a bulging out of the skin, but aren\u2019t painful. When a portion of the intestine pushes through a muscle and becomes trapped it can be very painful block the intestinal blood supply. These hernias require urgent surgical attention. A hernia can be prevented by avoiding lifting heavy objects improperly, maintaining proper weigh, care when coughing, having a diet that contains adequate fiber, and avoiding excessive straining during a bowel movement.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment for a hernia depends on its location, size and the amount of discomfort. In some cases surgery isn\u2019t necessary and the hernia can be pushed into place and held there by a device called a truss. Surgical options include closing the weak spot in the muscle with stitches, , using a mesh to reinforce the weak muscle that the hernia is pushing through, and laparoscopic surgery to repair the defect that is causing the hernia.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing any discomfort from a hernia, it is important to seek professional help to learn what the options are to repair it. You can schedule an appointment with a surgeon at Jamaica Hospital by calling 718-206-7001.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A hernia occurs when an organ or body part pushes through a weak spot in muscle or connective tissue into a part of the body that it isn\u2019t supposed to be in. 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