Any hernia can become strangulated. A strangulated hernia is a hernia that is cutting off the blood supply to the intestines and tissues in the abdomen. Symptoms of a strangulated hernia include pain near a hernia that gets worse very quickly and may be associated with other symptoms.
One common indication of a strangulated hernia is an easily visible bulge in the areas of the abdomen or pelvis. Strangulated hernias are often diagnosed in the emergency room, and may be easy to see from visual inspection and the description of symptoms.
A strangulated hernia should be surgically treated immediately, as this may prevent serious harm to the body and permanent damage to the tissues. First, the surgeon will need to reduce the size of the hernia. The surgeon gently applies pressure to the hernia in an attempt to push the trapped tissues back into the abdominal cavity.
They must work quickly to prevent the tissue from being permanently damaged. Once this is complete, the surgeon will repair the weak area of muscle where the hernia pushed through. If the hernia is small, the surgeon may be able to do this with stitches. With large hernias, a surgeon may need to add flexible surgical mesh or tissue for added support to help keep the hernia from recurring.
A hernia is the result of a weakness in the abdominal muscles that hold the organs in place. When these muscles become too weak, organ tissue might push through the muscle, creating this noticeable bulge in the skin. This bulge may disappear or become smaller when a person lies down.
Hernias may also be tender to the touch and can cause discomfort in the upper or lower abdomen or groin, especially when lifting, coughing, or bending over.
Hernias may not cause symptoms in some cases, but it may still be better to treat them early to avoid complications. A strangulated hernia is not a type of hernia, but rather a complication. Some of the more common types of hernias that can become strangulated are:. Hernias may become incarcerated when the herniated tissue gets trapped and cannot move back into place, but the blood supply to the tissues has not been cut off. However, incarcerated hernias can easily lead to strangulated hernias.
Incarcerated hernias are not a medical emergency, but should still be treated quickly to prevent them becoming strangulated.
If the hernia does not easily go back into the abdominal cavity, it may be incarcerated. Anyone with an incarcerated hernia should see a doctor, as these hernias can easily become strangulated. Anyone who suspects they have a strangulated hernia should skip the doctor and seek emergency medical care immediately. And check out the tips in Wise Choices for how to keep a hernia from getting worse. Keep in mind that anyone with sudden pain in the groin should immediately seek medical help.
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Site Menu Home. December Print this issue. Related Stories. When blood supply is cut off, a condition known as strangulation, tissue can quickly die or become necrotic and cause a life-threatening infection that requires immediate surgical removal of the affected intestine. If you experience any of the above symptoms of a strangulated hernia, contact your primary care provider as soon as symptoms occur.
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