Types of Hernia - Everything you Need to Know | Hernia Surgery in India

1. Types of Hernia

2. There are several types of hernia and they are: Hernia of the abdominal and pelvic floor Inguinal Hernia When your intestine pushes through a weak spot or a tear in the lower abdomen, the medical condition that develops is called inguinal hernia. Femoral Hernia A part of the intestine protrudes through the femoral canal and may result in a lump around the groin or just in the upper thigh.

3. Hernias of the anterior abdominal wall Umbilical Hernias This type of hernia accounts for 10% to 30% of all hernias & are second most common type of hernias. An incisional hernia develops when abdominal content protrudes at the proximity or at the abdominal surgical incision.

4. Hernia of the diaphragm Hiatal Hernia Hiatal hernia occurs when the upper portion of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into chest cavity through an opening called the esophageal hiatus. Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernias A major blunt injury may weaken the diaphragm or tear it. The abdominal content might protrude through this weakened spot or the tear, thus leading to diaphragmatic hernia.

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