Suggest Treatment For Painful Hernia

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2014

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Question : My husband has had a venial for quit sometime now that he has not taken care of. How important is it that it gets taken care of. He is on his feet all day for atleast 10 hours a day. He is a lithographer by trade and is a workaholic. The Hermia is lower abdomen and it is now pulling on upper abdomen. It is pain full when he coughs. When having a bowel movement, he can her and feel gurgling under the pelvic bone. It feels.pinched in the abdomen and he think.its more is coming threw. He is.innlot.of pain.now..

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Further consultation with general surgeon is neede

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I am sorry for the situation your husband is in.

Hernia is not a serious condition but need appropriate medical attention and care. Hernia occurs when a part of intestines is getting into a place of abdominal wall that is weakened.

It can be perfectly treated through:
- surgery (during which supportive nest are placed at the place where hernia is)
- wearing belly supportive clothing. The aim is to strengthen the abdominal muscles to avoid hernia. If no success, should go for surgery. Abdominal surgeon will decide after deep evaluation.

It is great that your husband is not having pain now. This makes it easier to get it treated definitely reducing the chances for relapse.

He needs to get checked by a general surgeon for further evaluation.

All the best!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (13 hours later)

Thank You! I thought we were going to.go to.emergency room this am. He was in so much pain, it was taking him over. He could not push it in. But he made it to the bed and it went back. Crazy,silly,workaholic. I think he will be receptive to your answers. Thanks again

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Schedule an appointment with general surgeon....

Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX

If he gets severe pain, then, should run to clinic for further evaluation. Sometimes, intestines are stuck, and strangulation occur. Although it rarely occurs, it might be serious. This is not to frighten you but to make you realize about his current condition and take proper measures in time.

To my opinion, schedule an appointment with surgeon although he is not in pain to be sure he has nothing worrisome.

Wish fast recovery! Do not forget to close this discussion if you do not have any more questions!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar