Hernia Symptoms In Women

Hernia can be characterized as an abnormal protrusion visible in an organ or the muscular wall of an organ. Hernia protrudes out through the tissue containing it. The term ‘hernia’ is also used to refer to other types of bulges as well, though it is mostly used to refer to the protrusion of the abdominal wall. A combination of factors, like muscle weakness and straining, can contribute to the causes of hernia. The occurrence of hernia is common and it can affect men, women and even infants. This article dwells at length on the signs and symptoms of hernia in women, along with the different types of hernia that can trouble females.  

Natural weakness in the internal inguinal ring can lead to the development of indirect inguinal hernias. It is the most common hernia to affect both the sexes and accounts for two-third of such defects. These hernias are at a greater risk of becoming non-reducible or strangulated. Early diagnosis and repair become extremely important to effectively treat the problem.

 

Also called incisional hernia, ventral hernia can appear at the location of a previous surgery. This hernia can occur after weeks, months or even years of the surgery and can vary in size, ranging from small to very large and complex. Ventral hernias, when left untreated for a long time, can widen and become very difficult to repair.  

 

Femoral hernias are rare to occur and they appear just below the groin crease. They are mostly the result of pregnancy and child birth. This type of hernia tends to develop incarceration or strangulation at an early stage and therefore, early diagnosis and repair is strongly recommended to avoid any complications.

 

The location of umbilical hernias is near the bellybutton or navel. These hernias are a result of natural weakness of the navel from the blood vessels of the umbilical chord. Umbilical hernias can occur even in infants, just after their birth. In adults, umbilical hernias may not resolve and progressively worsen over time.