HERNIA

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HERNIA
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Meaning of Hernia

• In simple words hernia means, there is a defect
  in the abdominal wall, through which the
  abdominal contents like intestine, omentum
  (intraabdominal fat) or other organ protrude or
  bulge out forming a swelling. A hernia is a
  common problem in India. Hernias are more common
  in childhood or old-hood age, some are hiding
  their hernia or non-treating it because they are
  threatened from surgery.

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• There are many pain killer medicines that cure
  hernia pain temporary but surgery is the only way
  to cure hernia permanently. An untreated hernia
  can develop severe consequences painful
  symptoms. If you have been diagnosed or suspect
  you have a hernia, then consult with hernia
  specialist doctor. Major of the hospitals are
  offers hernia treatment, but you have to take
  treatment or surgery from hernia specialist like
  Dr. Chirag Thakkar (Adroit Centre for digestive
  obesity surgery).

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Types of Hernia

• Incisional Hernia
• Umbilical hernia
• Direct Inguinal Hernia
• Indirect inguinal Hernia
• Femoral Hernia
• Epigastric Hernia 

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Common symptoms of hernia

• Anemia
• Heartburn
• Chest Pain
• Regurgitation
• Chronic cough

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Is surgery the only Treatment for Hernia?

• There are many medicines are available in the
  market, a cure for hernia pain but surgery is the
  only way to cure hernia permanently. Medicines
  are not available for permanent treatment of
  hernia Laparoscopic surgery is the best option
  for hernia treatment. There are two types of
  surgery are available for hernia cure Open
  Surgery Laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery is
  also called traditional surgery. In this surgery,
  closes the hernia using sutures, mesh, or both,
  the surgical wound in the skin is closed with
  sutures, staples, or surgical glue.

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Laparoscopic surgery is a modern surgery is used
for repeat operations to avoid previous scars,
and while usually more expensive, is less likely
to cause complications such as infection.
Recovery after surgery is quick compared to open
surgery. Chances of complication in Laparoscopic
surgery are very low. The repair of a hernia is
the same on both surgery open surgery
laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery guided
by a small camera and a light introduced through
a tube. Surgical instruments are inserted through
another small incision. Thousands of hernia
patients choose to suffer from a hernia in
silence primarily because they fear surgery.
Delay in treatment or surgery can result in
enlargement of hernia or may cause complication
like obstruction or strangulation, resulting in
gangrene of a part of the intestine, which
requires emergency surgery.
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During such complication, apart from hernia
repair, this surgery may require removal of
gangrenous bowel increasing the risk of surgery
and also the risk of mesh infection. By
Laparoscopic surgery, hernia treated without
staying overnight at the hospital. Recovery of
Laparoscopic surgery is very quick even patient
can walk as well as eat drink immediately after
surgery. Sometimes the patient can be discharged
on the same day. Laparoscopic surgery is the best
way to treating hernia. If you are suffering from
a hernia then consult Hernia specialist  Dr.
Chirag Thakkar. 
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Consult us for Hernia Treatment
For Appointment Call 079-29703438 Or
Visit- www.drchiragthakkar.com