There are many types of hernias, but the most common is considered an inguinal hernia Inguinal hernia - why is it dangerous? . Inguinal hernias account for 80-90% of all hernias. Most often, an inguinal hernia in men and occurs in 90-97% of cases, whereas inguinal hernia in women appears only 3-10%. Inguinal hernias should be treated as a high probability of complications of the disease, and certainly do not try to own it right or get rid of this disease. If any suspicious formation, in the abdomen, scrotum and groin should consult a doctor.

What is an inguinal hernia

Inguinal canal is one of the most vulnerable anatomical structures in the anterior abdominal wall. Inguinal canal is nothing else than the slot-like space between the broad muscles of the abdomen. In men, the inguinal canal through the spermatic cord passes. Inguinal hernia occurs when stepping of the abdominal cavity through the inguinal canal. The most common hernial sac is a loop of the small intestine or a portion of the gland (internal fat layer of the abdominal cavity). There are congenital and acquired inguinal hernia. In turn, acquired inguinal hernia is divided into direct and oblique.

Causes of hernia in men

• Inguinal hernia in men occurs in the following circumstances:
• too intense exercise;
• debilitating chronic cough;
• various violations of the functioning of the digestive tract;
• problems with urination;
• defective rear wall of the inguinal canal;
• prostate disease;
• damage to the abdominal muscles;
• weakness of muscles of the anterior abdominal wall.

Congenital inguinal hernia

Congenital inguinal hernia appears as a result of any pathology in utero. As a result, vaginal piece of the peritoneum is completely healed, and the hole has a pathological connection with the abdominal cavity. In the future, there is a congenital inguinal hernia Congenital inguinal hernia - how to recognize it in the early stages   - Vaginal peritoneum becomes a piece of the hernia sac. The most common congenital inguinal hernias occur in children, but there may be such a hernia in adult males.

Acquired inguinal hernia

There are oblique and direct inguinal hernia. Oblique inguinal hernia passes through the inguinal canal obliquely, and the protrusion of her going through the external inguinal opening. In contrast to the oblique, direct inguinal hernia appears in insolvency rear (inner) wall of the inguinal canal and bulges through his inner hole (medial fossa). Oblique inguinal hernia in large sizes are often converted to inguinal-scrotal hernia, scrotum while dramatically increasing in size.

The clinical picture

The main symptoms are the appearance of inguinal hernia bulge in the groin and pain. At the beginning of the disease bulge in the groin area only appears during physical exertion or straining. This protrusion is usually painless and disappears on its own in a quiet state, and / or in the supine position. Shape rounded inguinal hernia, its soft consistency. Often a pressure-sensitive area protrusions audible rumbling intestine (with the proviso that the contents of the hernial sac is intestinal loop). Inguinal hernia, scrotal has an oval shape and deforms the scrotum.

Pain in the groin hernia occur during or after exercise, and is directly dependent on the size of the hernia. The more an inguinal hernia, the more intense the pain. If there are more education inconvenience during walking and exercise. The pain may radiate to the lumbar region, sacrum, or in the lower extremities. Often in patients with inguinal hernia appears frequent urination, and chronic constipation. Possible acute urinary retention, and when released into the hernial sac cecum occurs bloating Bloating - when you need to go to the doctor? Pain and constipation. With huge amounts of inguinal hernia may develop intestinal obstruction. The most serious complication of inguinal hernia is its denial.

Treatment of inguinal hernia only operative.

Anna Sozinova

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