{"id":1123,"date":"2021-09-23T21:25:53","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T21:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msapc.com\/general-surgery\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2021-09-23T21:25:53","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T21:25:53","slug":"most-common-types-of-hernia-and-how-they-are-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msapc.com\/general-surgery\/blog\/2021\/09\/23\/most-common-types-of-hernia-and-how-they-are-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Most Common Types of Hernia, and How Are They Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A hernia occurs when pressure in the abdomen pushes an organ or tissue through an opening or weak spot in muscle or fascia (connective tissue). The most common types of hernias occur in the inner groin, outer groin, upper stomach, belly button, or near an incision.<\/p>\n

Causes of Hernia<\/strong>
\nAnything that creates increased pressure in the abdomen can cause a hernia, such as strenuous lifting or exercises, diarrhea or constipation, and chronic coughing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or even persistent sneezing. Some people are born with muscle weakness that makes them more susceptible to hernias. Other risk factors include damage from an injury or surgery, pregnancy, fluid in the abdomen, aging, being overweight, and smoking.<\/p>\n

Discover four hernia prevention tips<\/a> from the experts at Muskegon Surgical Associates.<\/em><\/p>\n

Types of Hernias<\/strong>
\nThe different types of hernias are defined by where they occur in the body:<\/p>\n

Inguinal hernias<\/span> account for roughly 96% of all groin hernias. They occur when the intestine or bladder protrudes through the abdominal wall or into the inguinal canal (a passageway in the abdominal wall). Inguinal hernias happen most often in men.<\/p>\n

Incisional hernias<\/span>, a protrusion of tissue at a surgical incision site, most often occur in older or overweight people after abdominal surgery. Strictly following doctor\u2019s orders for post-surgery recovery can help prevent an incisional hernia.<\/p>\n

Femoral hernias<\/span> happen when the small intestines protrude through the canal that carries the femoral artery into the upper thigh. Women who are pregnant or obese are most likely to experience femoral hernias.<\/p>\n

Hiatal hernias<\/span> involve the upper part of the stomach and lower esophagus (food pipe) bulging into the chest cavity through the diaphragm, a muscle that typically separates the two parts of the body. Hiatal hernias can be caused by injury, changes as you age, or pressure in the belly from pregnancy, obesity, coughing, heavy lifting, or straining.<\/p>\n

Umbilical hernias<\/span> result from the small intestine passing through the abdominal wall near the belly button. These are common in newborn babies and can also occur in obese women or women who have had multiple children.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of Hernia<\/strong>
\nThe most common symptom of a hernia is a bulge or lump in the affected area. Potential symptoms, depending on the hernia location, may include:<\/p>\n