{"id":3899,"date":"2022-05-31T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T01:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asiamd.com\/?p=3899"},"modified":"2025-08-22T17:35:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T17:35:56","slug":"causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-hernias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiamd.bqubetech.com\/th\/2022\/05\/31\/causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-hernias\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hernias"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article has been verified medically<\/span><\/em> by Dr Melvin Look<\/a>, <\/i><\/span>consultant surgeon at Surgi-TEN Specialists, Farrer Park Hospital (Singapore).<\/i><\/span><\/i>
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Strong layers of tissue and muscle protect your organs<\/span><\/a>. However, when there is a weak<\/span><\/a><\/span> spot in connective tissue called fascia<\/span>, organs and fatty tissue could slip through and create a bulge, giving rise to hernias.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Causes, symptoms and diagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hernias can be caused by several factors<\/span><\/a><\/span>,<\/span> including poor nutrition, pregnancy, persistent coughing and sneezing, smoking, obesity and heavy lifting without proper support. In addition to being visually disconcerting, the protrusion may also cause pain, burning sensations and uncomfortable pressure<\/span><\/a>. These symptoms may feel worse while doing strenuous activities such as lifting, running, or passing stool.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nHernias occur when tissues protrude from weak points in your abdominal wall.
\nImage: Cleveland Clinic<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n


\nThere are many forms of hernias<\/span><\/a>, with about three out of four<\/span><\/a> occurring in the groin region. Groin hernias fall into two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Inguinal<\/span><\/a> hernias are the most common, affecting more men than women. These occur when tissue, organs or your intestine slip through weak spots<\/span><\/a> around your inguinal canal located in your lower abdominal wall. <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Femoral hernias<\/span><\/a>, which occur along the femoral canal<\/span><\/a>, tend to affect older women and happen when fatty tissue or a part of the intestine protrudes around the upper inner thigh.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Other hernias<\/a><\/span> one might experience include:<\/span><\/p>\n