- January 22, 2025
Abdominal hernia is a condition in which organs or parts of organs within the abdominal cavity move. The cause of hernias is an increase in intraabdominal pressure as a result of intensive physical activity or even a strong cough.
It happens that the abdominal hernia forms in the postoperative scar, which may be the result of infection or poor stitching by the doctor. Regardless of the cause, it requires treatment and rehabilitation.
A hernia, most often formed around the umbilical cord, groin, and on the scars after surgery. A condition known as abdominal hernia occurs when organs in the abdominal cavity move as a result of high intraabdominal pressure, which is produced during intense physical activity (such as lifting weights), constipation or persistent, strong coughing. Intraabdominal pressure increases the pressure of the intestines on the abdominal wall and places with weakened immunity.
Abdominal hernia is treated surgically, but not every patient can undergo surgery (e.g. through circulatory insufficiency). In such cases, sick people use a special hernia belt, which protects against excessive development of the hernia. In the remaining group of patients, laparoscopy is performed. Using a thin needle, a laparoscopic probe is inserted into the abdominal cavity and the hernia is removed. Losses in the abdominal shell are filled with a special synthetic mesh.
Abdominal hernia may also be formed on postoperative scars (abdominal postoperative hernia). The condition is usually caused by the weakening of the operated muscles, e.g. as a result of a surgeon's error or infection, e.g. suture damage.
A characteristic symptom of abdominal hernia is the appearance of a tense and hard tumor, usually in the area of the groin, upper abdomen, umbilical cord or scar after surgery. The emphasis on the skin is usually slightly increased during physical exercise or a strong cough. Abdominal hernia can also cause pain, which is reminiscent of peptic ulcer disease, so abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and flatulence.
