Umbilical hernia in adults. Treatment without surgery for men, women. Methods, folk remedies, bandage, exercises, massage

In medicine, umbilical hernia is characterized as a pathologic convexity of the internal organs (bowels, omentum) through umbilical hole. It may be reduced if the person is lying down or disappear altogether. Umbilical hernia in adults is considered a serious disease. pathology treatment is best to start at an early stage of development.

The main causes of umbilical hernia

Hernia occurs due to the weakened muscles that are not able to hold onto the appropriate places the abdominal organs. This portion appears abnormal opening through which bulging occurs and organs outside the gland abdominal wall.

In adulthood, causes the formation of this disease are a few factors:

• weak abdominal muscles;
• digestive disorders, chronic constipation;
• abdominal trauma;
• heavy physical activities;
  
• late pregnancy, complicated by birth;
• polyhydramnios during pregnancy and multiple pregnancy;
• obesity, abdominal obesity;
• weight loss in the short term;
• ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen);
• Gastrointestinal disease with the appearance of constipation;
• prolonged cough in protracted diseases;
• lack of physical activity.

Symptoms of an umbilical hernia in adults

Symptoms depend on the size of the hernia, the patient's condition, the presence of adhesions in the abdominal region:

• the first indication is the occurrence of bulges in the umbilical area, which can be easily straighten. Without timely treatment of protrusion increases;
• at the initial stage at the time of coughing and sneezing pain may occur in this region;
• occurrence of pain at the time reposition pathological convexity which disappears in the supine position;
• during physical activity or straining occurs discomfort and pain, worse during movement, which is transmitted to the lower back and on one leg;
• over time may impair digestion, feeling of nausea, loss of appetite;
• redness in the umbilical area.

Signs of infringement of an umbilical hernia

Umbilical hernia in adults, the treatment of which remains unnoticed, leading to serious consequences. In the field of hernia uschemlonnoy blood circulation, leading to tissue death. In pathological hole pinched parts of organs, inflammatory process develops which can subsequently grow into gangrene. This development is inherent in large hernia.

Obvious signs of this condition are:

• circulatory disorder;
• anoxia of tissues;
• suppuration;
• heartburn, belching, nausea;
• violation of urination and stool;
• weakness, irritability.

Diagnostics

To prevent further growth and progress of umbilical hernia, you must be diagnosed. Initial inspection of the surgeon holds, in different positions (lying, standing) performs palpation, and diagnoses the patient to further directs more accurate survey.

type of diagnosis	Information about the survey
fibrogastroduodenoscopy	Gastric mucosal examination and 12 duodenal ulcer conducted via video endoscope.
CT scan	held with the need for more vulnerable chotkom study, internal organs.
US hernia	during diagnostic ultrasound specialist determines the risk of infringement of hernia sac, evaluates the degree of convexity of the abdomen.
herniography	abdominal puncture occurs with the introduction of contrast medium, which stains the affected zone, thereby enabling to accurately determine the degree hernial pathology.

How to cure a hernia without surgery?

There are many recipes for tinctures, herbal concoctions, with which it is possible to avoid surgical intervention and cure of umbilical hernia.
Folk remedies.

Recipes, circuits, application

In the early stages of the disease, traditional methods are widely used for hardening and keratinization of the skin tissue, helping to reduce the slight defect.

recipes:

• infusion of Potentilla goose. Helps get rid of the pain, strengthens muscles. Pour hot boiled water glass 1 tablespoon chopped cinquefoil. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. To drink 1/4 cup 4 times a day;
  
• chopped plantain seeds 0.5 tsp you need to take about 10 times a day. The substances contained in the plant, help to strengthen the connective tissue. After 3 months of an umbilical hernia becomes invisible;
• tool on grass crybaby. Pour 200 g of hot water for 1 tablespoon plants. Let stand until cool, drain. Drink before eating 50 grams for a month;
• decoction of the roots of rhubarb. It should be steamed boiled water 1 cup of the dried roots, simmer for 6 hours. The resulting broth to drink several times a day on 1 glass;
• Elixir of shepherd's purse strengthens the muscles of the abdominal cavity. Capacity filled to the brim with grass, filled with vodka and infused for 10 days in a dark, cool place. Drink tincture 0.5 tsp 3 times a day, diluting with water;
• drug aspen bark. On 1 tbsp shredded, dried bark, add 250 ml of water, simmer for about 30 minutes. The resulting broth is diluted with the same volume of boiled water. Take 2 tbsp 5 times a day;
• improves applying tincture Comarum. 100 gr. herb plant, pour 1 liter of alcohol. Infuse for 20 days, shaking occasionally. The infusion should be taken 3 times a day, 1 tbsp, previously diluted with water;
• tincture of meadowsweet plant reduces the manifestation of pain. Starts 2 tablespoons Raw 2 cups of boiling water is poured. Infused for about 30 min. Take 0.5 cups, 4 times a day;
• infusion of cornflower helps to strengthen the abdominal wall, reduces abdominal pressure. Pour 1.5 tablespoons flowers, 0.5 liters of boiling water to brew. Apply before eating 1 cup, 1 time a day;
• decoction of burbot strengthens the connective tissue. Boiled broth should be about 3 hours. Ready broth consumed in the form of heat, every day, 500 ml.

Gymnastics. A set of exercises, rules

Umbilical hernia in adults, which treatment is carried out with a regular physical activity, may have the right without surgery. Exercise strengthens the abdominal wall tissue, thus raising their tone. It is recommended to hold the first session under the supervision of a doctor, in order to prevent the development of complications.

In the future this can be carried out exercises on their own:

1. in a standing position, arms outstretched to the sides and tilted in different directions;
2. lying down, raise the body (feet remain on the floor), do rotational movements the body;
3. lifting straight legs, lying down, to simulate the course of the movement of the work of scissors. The duration of about 10 seconds. Repeat several approaches;

   

4. in a sitting position, the body to make a turn to the right, hold for a few seconds., to return to its original position. Repeat the movement to the left side. Make exercise 5 times in each direction;
5. lying down, removing his hands behind his head, lifted off the floor straight leg about 5 sec., then return to the original position and relax. Run several approaches;
6. in the supine position, start pulling the right elbow to the opposite knee, the position fix for 4-5 seconds. Then change the leg and arm. Repeat several times;
7. bend your knees and place a pillow between your knees and hold her. When you inhale squeeze feet pillow, exhale to relax the muscles;
8. standing stoop, trying to get his hands lower limbs and sex;
9. in the supine position, raise your knees and start doing rotational movements simulating cycling;
10. in the supine position, legs bent at the knees. Gently lift the pelvis and held in this position for 5-10 sec .;
11. standing, holding on to a table or chair leg take down, then sideways. Alternate between both legs.

It prohibited excessive stress abdominal muscles in order to avoid increasing the risk of infringement of a hernia.

Bandage and plaster

Bandage allows to fix the position of the muscles of the front wall, holding them and protecting the load. Have an impact on the abdomen prevents hernia to go beyond the boundaries of the abdominal cavity. Wearing a belt significantly reduces the discomfort and helps in reducing the sensation of pain.

How to choose the right tire

Should properly be taken to the selection of accessories, paying particular attention to its size and type. The doctor prescribes the required type of band depending on the disease.

Share 3 types of products:

• healing;
• prophylactic;
• abdominal.

Significant moments in the selection are:

• fixing force, pressure, and width of the belt;
• belt must be made of a breathable material;
• choose the width of stature. Too narrow width will squeeze the stomach, wide protrusion bad records;
• be sure to try the bandage before buying, make sure that the model corresponds to the body;
• mounting and locks must be in good condition;
• better to choose a belt that will not be noticeable under clothing, in order to avoid the psychological discomfort.

Must wear a bandage in the supine position, right pre-bulge on the front side and secure with buckles or Velcro. Wear it during the day should be a few hours. When overweight bandage should be worn at all times. Prophylactic bandage used during physical activity.

Constantly wear an abdominal bandage, removing it for 3-4 hours a day.

Duration of not more than 2 months. It is forbidden to carry the device, if not reduce a hernia. It is not advisable to use the band for a long time, as the muscles may atrophy.

Plaster - alternative means of bandage

The state of the hernia, the patch having a positive effect. Hold the navel in a stationary state, prevents jamming, helps reposition organs.

When you select the patch you need to pay attention to the material of manufacture. It must be made of safe raw materials on a natural basis, in order to avoid skin irritation.

Massage

Umbilical hernia in adults, which is supplemented with a massage treatment, reduce a little. This is facilitated by strengthening and toning the muscles of the abdominal cavity, the restoration of the skin. Experts in the field of massage, helps get rid of constipation, the establishment process of the digestive system.

massage technique to remove hernia

• slight tingling pathology location area;
• clockwise slow motion hand in the umbilical area, without pressure;
• should be rubbing hernia to strengthen the muscle fibers.

It is important to understand this method of treatment is used in the following circumstances:

• pathology of small size;
• absence of complications and adhesions;
• education at an early stage of development.

compresses

For effective treatment of hernia should be applied daily lotions and compresses:

• Umbilical hernia in adults, which treatment is carried out in such a way will not progress. Lotions grass gryzhnik. Plant steamed hot, boiled water, let stand and cool. Attach to the site of pathology, for half an hour.
• Nettle compress. Crushed fresh leaves of nettle are mixed with sour cream oily consistency to a uniform mass. Apply the mixture on the region of the umbilical cord, to cover the top leaf of cabbage or mug. Secure and leave overnight. This procedure should be done every day for 2 months.
• Infusion of oak bark, is considered an effective way to get rid of this disease. It is necessary to apply the compress to the navel area for 3-4 hours.
• The strengthening of the umbilical ring helps ointment homemade. Melt 50 grams of cow's domestic oil, add 1 tsp propolis tincture, mix. Before going to bed apply a compress on the place of pathology. In the morning remove, rinse with warm water navel, dry and apply yodnuyusetochku.
• Poultice of onions helps to get rid of the disease. Baked onion, cut in half and apply to the affected area as a compress for 20-30 min., For 2-3 months.
• Treatment with oatmeal. Oatmeal necessary to seethe dense state. Form of her cake, put on a hernia, cover with gauze, lock and leave overnight. Use every day for 2 weeks.
  
• Koralistvennitsy helps cure disease. Fill with 3 cups of boiling water, 5 tablespoons shredded bark, boil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Applying the cooked composition to at least a compress 2- 3 times per day.
• Grind 100 grams: plantain, golden mustache, Indian onions. Ingredients put in a glass bowl, add 7 st.l.toplonogo fat. Heat collection in a water bath, without boiling. Cool and put into the refrigerator. For 20 days, apply a compress on the hernia.
• Milk compress with addition of turpentine. In 30 ml of milk to drop 3-4 drops of turpentine and mix. Moisten drug towel or napkin and attach to the place of pathology.
• poultice of clay. Dilute the dry clay in water to a condition of clay. To make her cake and attach to the sore spot. Keep to the point, until they begin to dry out. It is recommended to be applied daily.

Traditional methods are tested and are safe, but their use should consult a doctor.

possible complications

At any moment it can happen complication of hernia, which will indicate:

• nausea.
  
• pain.
• inability to reposition hernia and other manifestations which will depend on the affected organ and the type of process flow.

Impingement hernial sac - the most common and widespread complication in which a ring umbilical hernia occurs squeezing contents. This status can disturb blood circulation in uschemlonnyh tissues and lead to their immobilization. In such a situation it is possible the rapid development of peritonitis.

Complications are determined by the following symptoms:

• abdominal cavity increases in volume;
• anterior abdominal wall becomes solid;
• occurrence of acute pain in the abdomen;
• pallor, anorexia, fever;
• bloating and lack of chairs;
• reduction diverticulum becomes impossible;
• sharp deterioration of health, and vomiting.

Increases the likelihood of complications if the patient ignores the pathology does not adhere to the diet is not of a special bandage, he refuses to visit.

The indication for surgery and interventions

Treatment of adult umbilical hernia conservative methods possible, but they give a temporary effect.

Indications for which surgery is required:

• intestinal obstruction, accompanied by intoxication of the body, vomiting. This situation requires extra surgery due to the high degree of risk of the formation of a sepsis, blood poisoning, peritonitis, necrosis of intestinal tissue structures;
  
• jamming hernia disease dangerous to the digestive system, respiratory and cardiovascular activity;
• complicated forms ventral hernias of different options.

There are 3 main types of surgical intervention.

Tension plastic

autoplasty, using its own tissues. Is shown for use if hernial ring size to 3 cm., In the absence of obesity in a patient. During such an operation, the surgeon doubles the fabric structure, thereby making it much stronger anterior abdominal wall.
For this type of plastics are: Sapezhko method, Lexer, Mayo method.

Nenatyazhnaya plastic

It is the most productive way of treatment. With this type of surgery, the patient is closed portion using special materials which do not cause rejection and allergic reactions. After a week after surgery, a specialized mesh begins to grow tissues of the body, forming a sound barrier junction.

Of the advantages of this method it is worth noting:

• rehabilitation period is very short;
• high level of comfort;
• the possibility of additional plastic, in case of discrepancy of the rectus muscles;
• the exclusion of recurrence of hernia.

Laparoscopy

This advanced method of surgery, wherein the surgery is performed through small holes (0.5-1.5 cm), without cuts.

Such a method has the following advantages:

• minimal trauma to tissue;
• no pain after surgery;
• a low rate of complications and recurrence;
• quick recovery period.

It is recommended to treat an umbilical hernia in adults with the use of folk remedies only if there are no serious limitations, and it is not in the complicated condition.

It is important to understand that self-treatment can lead to serious consequences. Be sure, before using the popular methods, should consult a doctor and undergo a qualified inspection.

Author: Tananaeva Elena

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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