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Inguinal Hernia: Causes
Hernia is when part of a tissue or an organ bulges through a weak point in the body. There are various types of hernias occurring in different parts of the body.
Diseases and Conditions
- Hernia (Abdominal Hernia, Types, and Surgery)Source: MedicineNet
Learn hernia symptoms, types, surgery and nonsurgical treatments, and causes (can you get a hernia from coughing). Discover which surgeons repair the most common abdominal hernias: inguinal hernia, hiatal hernia, umbilical hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaSource: MedicineNet
Hiatal hernia is caused by obesity, being pregnant, age, or thinning of the phrenoesophageal membrane. There are generally no symptoms of hiatal hernia, and it is incidentally discovered when a person is having tests for other conditions such as GERD.
- Direct vs. Indirect Hernia Source: MedicineNet
Learn how to tell a direct hernia from an indirect hernia. Though both types of hernias are inguinal hernias, an birth defect causes an indirect hernia while muscle weakness in the abdominal wall causes a direct hernia. There may be a visible bulge in the groin area.
- Testicular Pain Source: MedicineNet
Learn about pain in one or both testicles (testicle pain) symptoms and causes including testicular torsion, cancer, injury and epididymitis. Includes mild, intermittent, severe, chronic or sudden testicular pain as well as treatments.
- Testicular CancerSource: Government
Read about testicular cancer signs, symptoms, screening, causes, and treatment. Learn how to perform a self-exam for testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is most common in 20- to 35-year-old men.
- HydroceleSource: MedicineNet
What is the definition of hydrocele? Hydrocele is a condition that consists of a collection of fluid in a thin-walled sack that also contains the testicle. Learn about hydrocele treatment, repair, symptoms, and recovery.
- Barrett's EsophagusSource: MedicineNet
Barrett's esophagus is a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is the reflux of acidic fluid from the stomach into the esophagus, and is classically associated with heartburn. Learn more about Barrett's estophagus, including symptoms and causes.
- GERD (Acid Reflux, Heartburn)Source: MedicineNet
Learn about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, acid reflux, heartburn) symptoms like heartburn, chest pain, regurgitation, and nausea. Diet, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention information is also included.
- Anal CancerSource: MedicineNet
With anal cancer, malignant cells grow in the tissues of the anus. Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) increases your risk. A lump near the anus, anal discharge, bleeding, itching, and pressure are signs and symptoms. Anal cancer may be curable with early detection and surgery.
- Reflux Laryngitis (Diet, Home Remedies, Medicine)Source: MedicineNet
Reflux laryngitis is a condition caused by GERD or acid backing up into the esophagus and vocal cords. The most common symptom of reflux laryngitis is heartburn. This type of laryngitis causes inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, which causes chronic hoarseness, cough, and throat clearing, difficulty swallowing, asthma, and sinusitis. Diet, home remedies, lifestyle changes, and OTC and prescription medication treat most cases of reflux laryngitis. Rarely, surgery is necessary.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Source: Government
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD affects infants, children, and adults. Symptoms include heartburn, trouble swallowing, dry cough, and bad breath.
Procedures and Tests
- How Long Does an Open Inguinal Hernia Repair Take?Source: Aptus
On average, an open inguinal hernia repair usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes to complete. You may be allowed to go home on the same day.
- How Long Does It Take to Recover from Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery?Source: Medscape Med Ref
A laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is a routine surgery to repair a weakness or perforation in the muscle or tissue in the abdominal cavity. Most people can return to normal activities in two weeks, but may need to avoid heavy lifting.
- Fundoplication (Acid Reflux Surgery)Source: MedicineNet
Fundoplication is a surgery used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by strengthening the barrier to acid reflux when the sphincter does not function normally.
Doctor's and Expert's Views
- Common Hernia TreatmentsSource: MedicineNet
Hernia treatment for men, women, and children involves surgery in most cases. Sometimes, a belt or truss can be worn to keep a hernia reduced if a nonsurgical approach is preferred. The cost of hernia treatment varies widely.
- Hernia Repair with LaparoscopySource: MedicineNet
- Hiatal Hernia SymptomsSource: MedicineNet
Dr. Cunha discusses the anatomy and symptoms of a hiatal hernia like chest pain, sore throat, cough, sweating, heartburn, and a raspy voice.
- Seven Hiatal Hernia TreatmentsSource: MedicineNet
Dr. Cunha discusses treatments for a hiatal hernia like lifestyle changes, OTC medication, prescription medication, and surgery.
- What Are the 9 Types of Hernia?Source: MedicineNet
There are many types of hernias that occur in men, women, and children. These include inguinal, ventral, femoral, umbilical, epigastric, and hiatal. Hernias may be further classified as acquired, congenital, reducible, nonreducible, and incarcerated.
- Abdominal Pain CausesSource: MedicineNet
Abdominal pain is common for many people. Whether it's lower abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain, left, or right, abdominal pain can cause serious pain and discomfort, and often results in emergency room visits. Learn about the causes of abdominal pain and what these pains may mean.
Health News
- Low-Cost Mosquito Mesh Good Alternative for Hernia Repair in Poor Countries: StudySource: HealthDay
Hernia repair with mosquito netting may be a viable alternative in countries where commercial mesh is too expensive, a new study says.
- Common Hip Disorder May Raise Risk for Sports HerniaSource: HealthDay
A common type of athletic hip disorder may increase the risk of a sports hernia, according to a new study.
- Health Tip: Repairing Your HerniaSource: HealthDay
A ventral hernia commonly occurs in the abdominal wall where a prior surgical incision was made, leading to weakening of the abdominal wall.
- Health Tip: Triggers for Hiatal HerniaSource: HealthDay
A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest through the diaphragm, often forcing stomach contents to back into the esophagus.
- Health Tip: What May Trigger a HerniaSource: HealthDay
- Hernia Patients May Need Fewer Opioids After Surgery, Study FindsSource: HealthDay
Hernia surgery patients may require far fewer opioid painkillers than they're prescribed, new research suggests.
- Hernia Repair Recovery Often Longer Than ExpectedSource: HealthDay
People who undergo surgery to repair an abdominal hernia may underestimate how long their recovery will take, new research indicates.
- Less Invasive Hernia Procedure Easier on Patients: StudySource: HealthDay
New research finds that a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat hernias results in less chronic pain and a faster recovery when compared to a traditional approach.
- Mesh for Hernia Repair Reduces Recurrence, Study SuggestsSource: HealthDay
Using surgical mesh instead of stitches alone when repairing abdominal hernias appears to reduce the chances the problem will return, a new study suggests.
- Hormonal Changes Might Lead to Hernias in Aging Men, Mouse Study SuggestsSource: HealthDay
Age-related increases in estrogen may be the reason why inguinal hernias are common among older men, new research with rodents suggests.
- Infection Most Likely Cause of Hospital Readmission After SurgerySource: HealthDay
Infections are the most likely reason people end up back in the hospital after surgery, a new study finds.
- Local Anesthesia May Be Best for Infants During SurgerySource: HealthDay
New research suggests infants may recover better after some kinds of surgery if they receive local anesthesia -- which only numbs part of the body -- instead of being knocked out completely with general anesthesia.
- Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries Linked to Heart AttacksSource: WebMD Health News
People over age 60 who have surgery to replace a worn-out hip or knee have a significantly higher risk of having a heart attack after their surgeries, a large new study shows.
- Agricultural Chemical Spray Linked to Birth Defect RiskSource: HealthDay
- Anesthesia May Harm Children's BrainsSource: WebMD Health News
A new study is raising fresh concerns about the use of general anesthesia in young children.
- Health Tip: Practicing Tai ChiSource: HealthDay
Tai chi is ancient Chinese martial art that involves slow movement and coordinated breathing.
- Anesthesia Safe for Infants, Toddlers, Study SaysSource: HealthDay
General anesthesia doesn't seem to harm young children's mental development, new research concludes.
- Does Less-Invasive Surgery Make Sense for You?Source: HealthDay
Among the most significant advances in surgery has been the development of laparoscopic -- or minimally invasive -- procedures.
- Emergency Surgeries on Weekends Riskier for Kids: StudySource: HealthDay
Children who have emergency surgery on weekends are at greater risk for complications and potentially even death than those who have weekday surgeries, according to a new study.
- Emergency Surgery Riskier for Kids in Poorer CountriesSource: HealthDay
Children in poorer countries are much more likely to die after emergency abdominal surgery than those in wealthy nations, a new study finds.
- Refugees Aren't Getting Needed SurgeriesSource: HealthDay
Millions of refugees aren't getting the surgery they need, researchers report.
- Repeated Weight-Loss Surgery Carries Added RisksSource: HealthDay
- Stomach Reduction Surgery Via Mouth a U.S. FirstSource: HealthDay
- Surgery Patients Like Online Follow-up, Study FindsSource: HealthDay
Online postoperative care is preferred over in-person care by a majority of patients who have routine, uncomplicated surgery, a new study finds.
Medical Dictionary
- Inguinal
- Inguinal canal
- Inguinal orchiectomy
- Hernia repair
- Repair, hernia
- Cystic hernia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Hernia
- Hernia, diaphragmatic
- Hernia, hiatus
- Hernia, Velpeau
- Hiatal hernia
- Hiatus hernia
- Para-esophageal hiatal hernia
- Sliding hiatal hernia
- Velpeau hernia
- Herniorrhaphy
- Femoral artery
- Femoral vein
- Hydrocephalus, Macewen sign of
- Macewen operation
- Macewen sign
- Operation, Macewen
- Sign, Macewen
- Spermatic cord
- Enterocele
- Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome
- Syndrome, complete androgen insensitivity
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Gastroschisis
- Hiatus
- HS
- Disease, exaggerated startle
- Disease, Kok
- Disease, Lobstein's
- Disease, startle
- Disease, Vrolik's
- Hyperekplexia
- Lobstein's disease
- Osteogenesis imperfecta type 1
- Osteogenesis imperfecta type 2
- Syndrome, stiff baby
- Vrolik's disease
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type
- Gastroenterologic disease
- Hiatal
- Neural tube defect
- Cancer of the vulva
- Defect, neural tube
- Hemidiaphragm
- Iniencephaly
- Androgen insensitivity syndrome, complete
- Exaggerated startle disease
- Kok disease
- Startle disease
- Stiff baby syndrome
- Syndrome, androgen insensitivity
- Syndrome, testicular feminization
- Testicular feminization syndrome
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