Different types of Hernia

Different types of Hernia:

An Inguinal Hernia – This is the most common type of Hernia . It occurs mostly in Men. Just before birth, a male child’s testicles normally descend from the abdomen through the inguinal canal into the scrotum. Within 3-6 months, this inguinal canal closes naturally. However, for known and unknown reasons, this remains open or opens later in life causing Inguinal Hernia.

A Femoral Hernia – Femoral Hernia is more common in women. However, it can occur in men too very rarely. The lower groin area is weakened in this type of Hernia. This weakness can induce the intestine sac to protrude into the femoral canal. 

An Umbilical Hernia – This Hernia occurs near the bellybutton area. The naval or the umbilicus is the weakest spot in the abdominal wall. So naturally, it occurs in infants because of the umbilical cord. In adult women, a normal pregnancy can lead to umbilical Hernia. Generally, any obese individuals, are prone to Umbilical Hernia

An Epigastric Hernia – This Hernia due to a weak spot below the chest bone in the midline. This type of Hernia is more common in men than women and the factor that typically causes this Hernia is obesity or pregnancy.

A Hiatal Hernia – This Hernia is  caused due to the weakness of the diaphragm, a muscle layer that separates the chest cavity and abdominal cavity. Through this Hernia, the upper part of the stomach called fundus slides into the chest cavity bringing food and acid. This presents as an acid reflex. This acid reflex from Stomach to Esophagus can result in immense pain in the chest and not in the abdomen mimicking cardiac problems.

An Incisional Hernia – When Hernia appears in a site where surgery was done prior, it is termed as Incisional Hernia. This Hernia can happen in weeks or months or years after surgery. This is the most common abdominal wall Hernia in women generally after hysterectomy or cesarean. 

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