Patient's question:
I feel a bit unwell, so I went to the hospital to see a doctor and had some thorough tests done. The doctor said I have a hernia, but I've never heard of it before. So, I wanted to ask you, what is a hernia? What are its specific symptoms?Doctor's answer:
The most common types of hernias we commonly encounter in daily life are inguinal hernias or umbilical hernias. This is generally a benign condition, caused by the patient's inherent physical deviations, due to prolonged increased intra-abdominal pressure, leading to the protrusion of the intestinal wall. It often presents with a noticeable bulge in the abdomen during episodes of increased intra-abdominal pressure, which can disappear on its own. Generally, it is recommended to undergo hernia repair surgery for treatment. If the patient has a condition like a brain hernia, it may be relatively severe.