CONDITION OVERVIEW:
An abdominal wall hernia is a protrusion of a part of the structures inside the tummy through a small hole in the abdominal (tummy) wall . These structures can be intestines or fat. It is a very common condition that we as surgeons face quite often. Statisticaly speaking , It is the most common general surgery condition in the world. Dr Hakky’s has operated on more than 5000 hernias and for the longest time had been part of the British Hernia Centre, one of the largest volume hernia centres in the world.
CAUSES:
It can occur without any apparent cause but maybe caused by lifting a very heavy object ,
repeated coughing and sneezing , Obesity which can cause a strain on the tummy wall ,
Pregnancy , Certsain and rare medical conditions.
DIAGNOSIS:
The hernia is diagnosed upon clinical examination by the surgeon. Investigations are hardly
ever needed except in rare and special circumstances.
TREATMENT OVERVIEW:
A hernia is a mechanical problem that involves a hole or weakness in your tummy wall . The
only way that this can be fixed is again mechanically by surgery to fix the whole or repair the
weakness.