Hernias
What is Hernia?
A hernia is the protrusion of tissue pushing through the wall of muscle that's holding it in. The condition occurs most often in the abdominal wall when the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the wall. The most common abdominal wall hernia is an inguinal hernia.
What are the symptoms of a Hernia?
You may have a hernia if you can feel a soft lump in your belly or groin or in a scar where you had surgery in the past. The lump may go away when you press on it or lie down. It may be painful, especially when you cough, bend over, or lift something heavy. If you think you may have a hernia, consult your GP
What are the different types of Hernias?
Types of hernias include:
Inguinal and Femoral hernia
Umbilical hernia
Incisional hernia
Epigastric hernia
How do you treat a Hernia?
A hernia may be left untreated if not causing pain, however, the main risk of this approach is that the hernia may become strangulated which requires urgent surgery.
Hernia repair is a common procedure. Dr Melloy usually performs this procedure under a general anesthetic and often uses a laparoscopic technique that requires smaller incisions and involves a shorter recovery period with less post-operative pain.