Hernia surgery Abu Dhabi

Introduction

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The hernia is not a life-threatening condition but if left untreated it can cause discomfort and difficulty in day-to-day life. If you notice a bulge around your abdominal area which is causing you discomfort and pain, then it is highly advised that you seek medical assistance at the earliest.

Avoiding treatment for hernia will only make it worse with time. It is completely treatable and can be recovered with proper treatment and care. The majority of hernia cases occur in the abdomen between the chest and hips. It is also commonly seen in the groin and thigh area. If you come across any of the below-mentioned symptoms, do seek medical advice and assistance to resolve them at the earliest.

Types

There are various types of hernia, among which the below mentioned are the most common diagnosed:

Inguinal hernia

Inguinal hernia is a type of hernia in which the intestines push through the abdominal walls into the inguinal canal. This condition is more common in men than women. The inguinal canal is supposed to completely close as the testicles descend with growth.

But sometimes, this process is not completed properly leaving behind a weakened section in the abdominal wall. When the intestine swells up in hernia, they push through this weakened spot into the inguinal canal.

Hiatal hernia

When the stomach protrudes upwards towards the diagram into the chest cavity, the condition is called hiatal hernia. It is commonly seen in people over the age of 50 and is rarely the case with children. In young infants, this condition can occur as a congenital birth defect.

Umbilical hernia

In infants and babies, if the intestines bulge through the abdominal wall and are in the belly button area, the condition is called an umbilical hernia. This condition is usually solved with growth. As the child grows up, their abdominal wall gets stronger pushing back the intestine to its original place. If the condition is not resolved on its own by the age of 5 years, then it is advised to go for corrective surgery.

Symptoms

The most prominent and commonly seen symptoms of a hernia are as follows:

A bulge or a lump in the affected area is the clearest sign of a hernia. It can most commonly occur on either side of the pubic bone.

The lump disappears when you are lying down but reappears when you are standing, coughing, or bending down. It can be easily felt when you are standing up by touch.

Pain or discomfort in the affected area of the lump.

Depending on the specific type of hernia, specific symptoms can occur as well like trouble in swallowing, chest pain, and heartburn.

Usually, there are no visible symptoms of a hernia. In case you are not experiencing any clear symptom that indicates a hernia, a regular health check-up can reveal the possibility of one.

Causes

A hernia is mainly caused due to a combination of strain and stress on the muscles or muscle weakness for a prolonged time. Some of the most common causes for this type of muscle weakness are as follows:

Congenital birth defects occur while development in the womb and is from birth
Damage from surgery or injury
Weakened massage due to aging
Heavy weight lifting or strenuous activities for a long time
Multiple pregnancies
Muscle strain during constipation
Obesity
Fluid in the abdomen
Family history of hernia
Cystic fibrosis
Weakening of connective tissue due to smoking
Repetitive pressure on the abdomen due to chronic cough

Diagnose

To accurately diagnose your condition, the attending doctor will perform a physical examination. The physical examination is done to verify any type of bulge in your abdominal or groin area. As explained above, the bulge becomes more visible when you are standing, bending down, or coughing excessively.

Once the physical examination is done, it is time to take a brief medical history. Having a precise medical history is important to understand the possible causes and complications of your hernia. As there is sufficient evidence that hernia can be hereditary as well, it is important to share accurate medical details with your doctor. They will also ask questions about your lifestyle and habits which can help them determine the cause of your hernia.

Imaging tests are also widely used by doctors to understand the severity of the condition. they can conduct imaging tests like an abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan, etc. Other tests like barium X-Ray, endoscopy, etc. are also utilized to assess the internal location of the bulge.

Treatment

A hernia is caused due to the combination of muscle weakness and protrusion of the intestine into unwanted organs and muscle walls. This can only be resolved with surgery. Though depending on the severity of your particular condition, treatment through surgery would be tailored to fit the situation. With proper treatment and care, it is possible to solve hernia.

In the case of umbilical hernia, it is believed that the condition would be resolved when the child's muscle walls get stronger with growth. In these cases, surgery is not suggested until the age of 5. Other types of hernias which are accompanied by symptoms like heartburn are treated with over-the-counter medication and therapy. With a tailored combination of medication, therapy, and surgery, it is possible to treat hernia completely.

Prevention

Hernia can be caused due to congenital birth defects and hereditary factors as well. This is why it is not always possible to prevent it from happening. But if it is not due to these factors, then it is possible to prevent a hernia by few lifestyle changes.

Seek medical assistance if you're having a persistent and excessive cough
Do not smoke
Prevent obesity or overweight
Do not strain your muscles for a prolonged period
Prevent constipation by consuming sufficient fiber
Be careful while weightlifting. Do not lift, bend or hang things that are too heavy for you.
Do not strain bowel movement in constipation or urination. If you are facing bowel movement problems due to constipation, seek medical assistance.
Exercise daily to strengthen your muscles naturally.

Complication

Untreated hernias can lead to life-threatening health complications. The most common complication can occur when the hernia is left untreated for a long time and it grows and swells up. The swollen and worsened bulge will get trapped into the abdominal walls. This is called incarceration which will ultimately lead up to strangulation. Strangulation is the phase when blood flow is restricted to the intestine and leads up to its death. This is a life-threatening situation that needs immediate medical assistance. The infection caused due to strangulation can cause the person to die in the worst cases.

A hernia is a treatable condition that can be completely recovered from. With proper care and attention, it can be diagnosed in the early stages itself. Being responsible and making important lifestyle changes would be very helpful in the treatment and recovery of Hernia. Many home remedies can help alleviate the mild symptoms but to treat the condition itself, you should always seek professional medical help from Hernia surgical treatment Abu Dhabi.

Proper testing and imaging can determine the details and accurate condition of your hernia. It is entirely possible to recover from hernia with good medical care and responsible assistance.

Dr. Haytham’s legacy in treating hernias dates back since a long time. He is certified by the Royal College of Surgery Fellowship, Glasgow in addition to his membership in the General Medical Council, UK.

His experience in hernia repair is attributed to advanced training and a highly focused clinical practice. His surgery list inevitably includes a large number of all types of simple and complex cases.

He offers state-of-the-art surgical repair for all types of abdominal hernias including; Complex reconstructions or mesh implantations. He can perform an inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia, midline hernia, recurrent hernia, incisional hernia, sport & groin hernias, strangulated hernia, stoma hernia, hiatus hernia. He performs a high volume of hernia repair surgeries each year and gathered expertise on abdominal wall reconstruction both in minimal invasive or open surgeries.

He is particularly skilled in assessing hernias and determining their appropriateness for open or laparoscopic surgery.