Inguinal hernia in women: photo, symptoms than dangerous, treatment without surgery, folk remedies, bandage. Surgery to remove as done, the consequences

Inguinal hernia in women is rare. Modern diagnostic methods allow to ascertain the cause of the disease, to spend treatment of a disease and its symptoms quickly and efficiently.

That it is an inguinal hernia than dangerous

Inguinal hernia in medicine call instances where abdominal cavity through the slip ring located in the channel groin. Often, the hernial sac is found the small intestine.

There are cases in the bag detection:

• uterus and its tubes;
• spleen;
• ovary;
• colon.

The most common hernia in girls - is acquired disease that adversely affects the health in the future.

Causes of

Development of hernias likely to occur in women who are at risk due to the presence in their lives predisposing factors:

• Physical inactivity. The disease manifests itself as a result of violations: the musculoskeletal system, circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system.
• Tendency to inguinal hernia due to genetics.
• a woman's body weak constitution.

But even these factors - not a reason to say that the disease is necessarily show itself. Increase the likelihood of developing a pathology other provocateurs.

factors	Causes
High pressure within the abdominal cavity.	Chronic cough. Heavy labor. Violation of the chair. Heavy physical work.
Weakness muscular abdominal wall unit.	Sedentary lifestyle. Heavy labor. Excess weight. The trauma of the abdomen. Physical inactivity.

The risk group includes women, aged 12-24 months, and women over 40 years. In children, the appearance of the disease is due to a defect or ligaments, or anatomical weakness.

Classification

In determining the type of inguinal hernia is taken into account:

• the degree of damage to the rear of the channel;
• the possibility of recurrence;
• changes inner ring groin.

In total there are 7 types of the disease.

Direct hernia

This type of diseases related to the purchased types of hernias. When it peritoneum bulges through a gap in the groin and the hernial sac is separate from the spermatic cord.

combined hernia

This is a fairly severe form of the disease, when the hernia is composed of several bags. They are not interrelated and go through separate holes. In the combination form of the disease can be detected combination of various types of hernias.

sliding hernia

The following bodies may be in sliding hernias:

• intestine;
• uterus;
• ovaries;
• bladder wall.

For this type of disease is characterized by a hernial sac consisting of two parts - the visceral and parietal peritoneum sheet.

oblique hernia

This disease is congenital and acquired.

Oblique hernia distinguish several forms:

• Inguinal-scrotal hernia. Inside the scrotum is the lower part of the hernia sac. Such a state leads to its growth.
• Channel hernia. The lower part of the bag is flush with the hole located in the channel groin.
• Complete hernia. The bottom part of the bag is on the same level as the spermatic cord.

Also, the pathology is not complicated by and complicated by (it depends on the course of the disease). Less common recurrent hernia, often - Postoperative. Recurrent hernias caused by badly conducted by medical intervention, are extremely rare.

symptoms

Inguinal hernia in women whose symptoms may be mild, has a main feature - a protrusion of the lower abdominal wall in the groin area. If the hernia is small, it is not easy to notice it. In prone position it reduce a back and is not felt, but even with a mild straining it reappears.

hernia itself does not appear in the first time. Pain she does not feel. At the touch of the disease it is also difficult to detect. Only in rare cases, the physical work of the girls may appear a little discomfort or heaviness in his side.

When a hernia becomes fully formed, the symptoms begin to fully express themselves.

Diverticulum may appear in the area of ​​the labia majora, or in the groin crease. The pain starts to increase. The first time it will be held after a brief rest, but then becomes constant and strong. This significantly affect the earning capacity of women. When protrusions larger size appears uncomfortable when driving.

Symptoms depend on the organ, which extends through the groin channel. As an example, if the ovary, there is pain in the abdomen. It gives much in the lower back. Such pain will be amplified during menstruation. There are cases when the hernia infringed due to compression of the hernia sac near the hernial ring.

Symptoms of complications include:

• Constipation.
• Pain in the abdomen.
• Difficulty flatus.
• Tension of the abdominal muscles.
• Nausea, which is accompanied by vomiting.

Disease in women can proceed without the presence of symptoms. Then detect the disease is possible only during a routine inspection.

The inguinal hernia is dangerous?

Inguinal hernia in women, the symptoms of which are just beginning to emerge, does not bear any risk. But during the manifestation of a hernia may develop complications. The most serious of them - infringement, when an urgent need to contact an ambulance.

In addition to the infringement, it can begin to develop an inflammatory process. As a rule, it occurs together with malaise and a slight increase in temperature. Another risk of the disease is blockage of feces, when part of the intestine into the inner part of the hernia sac. This complication has a direct impact on the work of the digestive tract.

As a rule, a blockage occurs in the elderly. Such problems can be solved only through surgery. Inguinal hernia during pregnancy on fetal development is not affected. Doctors removed a hernia only after the patient gives birth. Operate on the patient after 3 or 6 months after delivery.

Diagnostics

Inspection surgeon carries the patient. To begin, the doctor examines the groin area. He then asks several questions concerning the power of pain, level of physical activity, how long ago it was discovered diverticulum. On the basis of the medical conclusion and decision on further treatment of the patient. In addition to the surgeon, the woman may have to undergo an examination gastroenterologist.

There are other ways of hernia survey:

• US. In the study of specialist examines the scrotum and groin channels. The doctor may also order of the abdomen or pelvis. Effectively this type of study only in the case of complete filling of the hernia sac.
• Herniography. The study is the most popular in the diagnosis of disease. Its essence lies in the introduction of a special material in the patient stomach prepared via the needle. In conducting herniography simultaneously take pictures which display the hernial sac and its contents.
• Barium enema. This method is used to identify the inguinal buildup. A study carried out in case of suspicion of the presence of the patient sliding hernia. When irrigoskopii investigated colon. For a more qualitative study of the diet of the patient for a few days before barium enema excluded vegetables and fruits. More attention should be paid to meat dishes. Before the procedure the power completely stopped, only non-carbonated water can be drunk. During the procedure in intestine administered special substance, and then the X-ray machine.

Upon detection of the patient sliding hernia doctor prescribes the study:

• Cystoscopy.
• Ultrasound of the bladder.
• Cystography.

Treatment without surgery

As such funds to cure an inguinal hernia, the girls at the moment. You can stop the process of its development (when it small size) with the strengthening of the abdominal muscles. Doctors are allowed to occupy a small physical exertion.

These include:

• Walking.
• Swimming.
• Run.
• Aerobics.

If you do refuse light exercise, it will only aggravate the situation.

Another way of treating hernias is gymnastics. Designed specifically for cases of inguinal hernia exercises strengthen the abdominal muscles. They do 3 times a day. In the morning and during the day to do exercises for 30 minutes before eating. In the evening, this time increases to an hour. In addition to physical therapy exercises are often prescribed to patients.

In the treatment of inguinal hernia without resorting to surgical intervention, use the following guidelines:

• Strict adherence to the diet.
• Exception serious exercise.
• Appointed by symptomatic drugs.

Folk remedies

Inguinal hernia in women whose symptoms are clearly expressed, can not be cured completely traditional methods, especially if the hernia complications.

Medicines made by popular recipes can:

• reduce inflammation;
• soothe the pain;
• a little to keep the disease process.

They are also used during the postoperative period.

For higher effect it is necessary to choose the means to ensure:

• Restoring muscle.
• Improved circulation perineum and pelvis.
• Restoring the good work of the entire digestive system.
• Pain relief.

Most often, preference is given to herbal medicine. During treatment with herbs affect the disease itself and other internal organs. Inguinal hernia in women treated with herbs fees that effectively influence the symptoms of the disease.

Anti-inflammatory.	Fireweed uzkolisty. Mullein skipetrovidnogo. Scots pine.
To improve digestion.	Boudreau. Zmeegolovnika Moldovan. Dymyanki. Yellow gentian. Catnip.
Cementing.	Erodium. Highlander snake. Air. Elecampane.
Painkillers.	Smolka. Gale. Passionflower. Zheltushnik. Smolka. Anthoxanthum.
Dropsy and edema.	Wild radish drug. Kalistegiya fence. Abraham.
Herbs that eliminate congestion.	Hyssop. Angelica. Glautsium. Platanthera bifolia.

During the disease may cause constipation.

Should take infusions of plants:

• glatsium;
• castor oil;
• alyssum;
• Colchicum autumnale watershed;
• European euonymus.

The treatment is widely used ointment from animal fat. The course of treatment of for 1 month. Apply the ointment in the morning and evening. Relieve inflammation, soothe the pain helps camphor. Apply it with light movements on the site herniation. This procedure is carried out once a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.

apple cider vinegar is often used instead of camphor oil. Prior to use, it should be diluted in water. Ingredients ratio should be 1:10. Rub this remedy once a day. To improve the overall health and use compresses. From inflammation helps grass gooseberry.

1. Prepare drug in a steamer for 10 minutes.
2. Next, the milled and applied to the area where the hernia.
3. Compress fixed bandage and plaster for a more comfortable fit.
4. The procedure is carried out for 40 minutes. 1 times a day for 2 weeks.

For pain relief they are used grass shepherd's purse. In one procedure requires 2 leaf plants.

1. Grass steamed for 10 minutes.
2. Sheets wrapped in bandage and gently applied to the affected area.
3. You need to compress the hernia was at 2:00.

Duration of treatment - 2 weeks.

You do need a bandage?

Bandage is a medical device for the retention of a muscular corset. This product is used in the recovery period following surgery. The bandage keeps the muscles in the groin area in a light tension. This prevents hernia sac bulge. When a large bag, bandage prevents its further growth.

Device has several varieties: the waist and in the form of melts. Are unilateral and bilateral braces. The first type provides a locking of the bag with only one hand. Bilateral bandages suitable for women who lead a mobile lifestyle.

Hernia of large size must be used bandage in the form of melts. The waist bands are required girls to prevent the emergence of a hernia. Belt use is convenient. It is attached with adhesive tape that allows you to adjust the pressure force.

For pregnant women it is best suitable as a corset belt. Such a device can be adjusted.

Then what kind of band to be used is determined by the attending physician. It is necessary to give priority to the adaptation of natural fabrics. band size by volume should correspond to the circumference of the hips. The small size greatly compresses the tissue and leads to circulatory problems. Big band simply will not perform its functions.

When surgery is necessary?

Surgery to remove an inguinal hernia is performed not only in a planned manner, but also extra. Needless to occurrence of disease in the patient is the reason for the operation. Inguinal hernia in women, the symptoms of which are expressed in Difficulty urinating, pain and digestive disorders, is also removed in a planned manner.

Emergency operations are done in the following cases:

• bowel obstruction;
• acute appendicitis;
• disorders of tissues;
• infringement of a hernia.

It made rapid diagnosis before carrying out an emergency operation. When elective surgery, the patient is prepared more carefully.

How to carry out an operation?

Hernia begins to prepare the patient for surgery. Within a few weeks the patient hands over the necessary tests. Diet during the preparation to be rich in vitamins and minerals. This will improve the immune system of women and the body will be better prepared for the forthcoming stress.

Patients receiving strictly prohibited drugs that affect blood clotting. Contraceptives should stop taking one week before surgery. Also ruled out smoking and alcohol. Patients are encouraged to spend more time outdoors. Anesthesia selection is made taking into account the characteristics of the organism.

The operation can be carried out under:

• general anesthesia;
• local;
• regional anesthesia.

In attacks of anxiety, the doctor prescribes a sedative. The operation itself is divided into 2 types: open surgery and laparoscopy. In an open surgery, the surgeon at the site of protrusion makes an incision that allows the patient to get close to the site.

When the operation is simple, they do vpravku hernia contents. If the operation carries the urgency of the surgeon to place it decides. The urgency is removal of damaged tissues.

Laparoscopy in the abdominal cavity to make small punctures. Through them, carried the necessary equipment. This method makes it possible to reduce the amount of tissue injury, and the patient quickly passes the rehabilitation period.

Recovery after surgery

Basically, as early as 6 hours after laparoscopy, the patient is able to move itself. The first day a woman needs to take place in a hospital under the supervision of doctors.

From food exclude food:

• fat;
• salty;
• tea and coffee;
• pastries.

Basically diet consists of:

• cereals;
• natural juices;
• soups;
• fermented milk products with low fat content;
• steam omelettes.

A woman should:

• to refuse from bad habits;
• walk more;
• relax;
• the maximum exclude serious exercise.

Postoperative complications

The most common complications include:

• gapping.
• damage to the joint in the hip.
• Dyspeptic symptoms.
• Vein thrombosis in the lower leg area.
• abdominal hernia due Conducted operation.

To minimize the risk of these complications, it is necessary:

• implement all the recommendations set by the doctor;
• for a month to give up physical exercise sessions;
• strict diet;
• wear a bandage.

Forecast

The prognosis after surgery is often favorable. In compliance with all the requirements of a doctor, an inguinal hernia in a woman again appears. After surgery, there is a complete recovery of women of working. The most important thing - it's time to pay attention to the very first symptoms of the disease.

Author: Vladimir Kharlamov

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