Because the inguinal cannal or deep inguinal rings weaken
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Inguinal Hernias are more common in(HINT:gender)...
Men
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Symptoms that may contribute to the development of inguinal hernias...
frequent coughing or being overweight, lifting heavy weights, bending, straining, or laughing.
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In most cases a doctor can diagnose an inguinal hernia during a ...
physical exam .
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When a small cut (incision) is made in or just below the navel a thin, lighted scope called a laparoscope is inserted through the incision. The instruments to repair the hernia are inserted through other small incisions in the lower abdomen. Mesh is then placed over the defect to reinforce the belly wall. This procedure is called...
a laparoscopic repair
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Groin Hernia is the same as...
Inguinal Hernia
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5.8% is the mortality rate of..
Inguinal Hernias
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Symptoms include..
Groin discomfort or pain and a bulge in the groin area.
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A urianalysis may be performed because a urinary tract infection or kidney stone may cause pain in the groin that can be mistaken for...
an inguinal hernia.
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The procedure when the weak area is reinforced and supported with a synthetic mesh....is called
hernioplasty
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Where is the Inguinal hernia located at?
Groin area
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You may have sudden pain, nausea, and vomiting if
The intestine become strangulated(blood supply is cut-off from the intestine)
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to diagnose a strangulation or an incarceration a health care provider may use this type of imaging test...
X-Ray
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The procedure of when the surgeon makes an incision in your groin and pushes the protruding omentum or intestine back into your abdomen and then the weakened or torn muscle is sewn together is called....
Herniorrhaphy or open hernia repair
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What can happen if blood flow is completely cut off from the intestine?
Strangulation or tissue death.
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Give any strategies that may help to prevent an inguinal hernia:
If you are overweight, lose weight.
Exercise regularly to keep abdominal muscles strong.
Learn to lift properly . Ask for help with heavy weights.
Stop smoking, especially if you have a chronic cough.
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Open Hernia Repair is when....
The surgeon makes an incision in the groin, moves the hernia back into the abdomen, and reinforces the abdominal wall with stitches. Usually the surgeon also reinforces the weak area with a synthetic mesh or “screen” to provide additional support.
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(HINT:Figure out the question to this answer)
Deep inguinal rings or a weak spot behind the inguinal canal.