What is an inguinal hernia?

Inguinal hernia is defined as the protrusion of intra-abdominal tissues from the tear caused by the weakness of the abdominal wall membrane; It is the most common in the abdomen and the groin. It develops in situations such as sneezing, coughing, straining and disappears in the lying position if not choking.

What are the symptoms of inguinal hernia?

The main symptoms of hernia are pain and swelling. If the intestines are herniated in a weak area of ??the abdomen, the movement of gas can be felt when pressing on it. If the hernia is compressed, nausea, vomiting and severe pain occur. In some cases, the hernia is not felt, but may occur with straining and coughing.

What are the types of inguinal hernia?

Inguinal hernia is sorted in 3 types:

1) Femoral Hernia: It is most common type in women. It can occur in the area of ??the main veins going to the leg due to pregnancy or stress.

2) Direct Inguinal Hernia: It can be seen in both men and women as a result of weakening of the muscles. The general reason is the weakening of the muscles and the decrease in body endurance.

3) Indirect Inguinal Hernia: As its name indicates, it is the most common type of inguinal hernia that comes out directly from the inguinal canal. Surgical operation is usually required in this type of hernia.

Who gets inguinal hernia?

While it is much less common in women, it can be seen 3-4 times more often in men than in women. Inguinal hernia, which is seen in 1 out of every 10 men today, is a disease that can be easily overcome with correct treatment  or surgical planning.

How Is Hernia Diagnosed?

General Surgery examination is important in the diagnosis of hernia. Abdominal X-ray, ultrasonography, computerized tomography and MRI, which are auxiliary imaging methods, are used in small hernias and patients with unclear examination findings.

If inguinal hernia is not treated, what health problems can it cause?

If intestinal compression and gangrene develop in untreated inguinal hernia, it can lead to intestinal loss and cause very serious consequences.

What are the treatment methods of inguinal hernia?

It is extremely important to treat hernias without waiting and it is not possible to treat them without surgery. Compared to open surgery, closed surgery is more comfortable and painless. After the patient recovers from the effect of anesthesia ( 3-4 hours after the operation), he starts to eat. He can get up at night. Most patients are discharged the next day.

What are the Advantages of Closed Method (Laparoscopic) Hernia Surgery?

Compared to open surgery operations, it is seen that laparoscopic surgery provides many benefits. The most important benefit is the minimal course of laparoscopic surgery complications and operation risks. In the closed surgery called laparoscopic, is performed by entering 3 small holes opened under the navel and below, and it is more comfortable, painless and returning to work is earlier than the open surgery. In fact, patients can be discharged on the same day and return to work the next day.

Is Non-surgical Inguinal Hernia Treatment Possible?

Inguinal hernia is not a health problem that can be corrected with medication or changing living conditions. The only way to treat inguinal hernia is surgical intervention.