Types of Hernia

Types of Hernia > Recurrent Hernia

About recurrent Hernia?

A recurrent hernia develops around or at the site of a previous hernia repair, indicating that the hernia has returned months or years after the first surgical procedure. Despite the high success rate of hernia procedures, a small percentage can return, causing problems and demanding additional treatment.
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Types of Sports Hernia

Classic Sports Hernia

Involves the tendons in the lower abdomen.

Complex Sports Hernia

May involve muscles and tendons in the groin and thigh.

Causes

Understanding the root !

The following circumstances can put people at a higher risk of recurrent hernias:

Infection of wound from original hernia surgery

Being very active too soon after surgery

Chronic usage of steroids

Chronic acute cough.

Factors contributing to physical strain and overexertion include smoking, obesity, and age.

Poor nutritional status.

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What Happens If Incisional Hernia is Untreated?

Untreated recurrent hernias can have a negative impact on overall health by limiting physical activity and contributing to a decline in well-being.

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More about recurrent hernia

Following hernia surgery, implementing specific precautions can dramatically reduce the incidence of recurrence. The healing process and precautions may differ depending on the type of surgery performed.
  1. Avoid excessive activities and heavy lifting for a few weeks.
  2. Use Proper Lifting Techniques: Lift objects using your knees rather than your back, and avoid lifting anything too heavy, especially during the initial recuperation phase.
  3. After a laparoscopic treatment, restrictions are typically reduced, with most people returning to work without constraints within a week.
  4. Quit Smoking: Smoking can slow wound healing and damage the abdominal wall, increasing the likelihood of recurrence.
  5. Manage Body Weight: Excess body weight increases pressure on the abdomen, thus obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent a hernia from recurring.
  6. Adopt a healthy lifestyle: Regular exercise will improve abdominal and core muscles, resulting in a stronger and more durable abdominal wall. Make food choices that promote overall health and a robust immune system.
  7. Regular checkups:Maintain regular examinations with your primary care physician to evaluate your overall health and any symptoms that could indicate a hernia recurrence.
  1. Visible Bulge or Swelling: A visible bulge or swelling at or near the prior hernia repair site, particularly while standing, coughing, or straining.
  2. Pain or Discomfort: Specific pain, discomfort, or aching that may worsen with activity or at the end of the day.
  3. Changes in the Bulge: Any changes in the bulge’s size or hardness, particularly if it becomes firmer or cannot be pushed back in (reduced).
  4. Skin Changes: Redness, soreness, or warmth in the area may suggest inflammation or infection.
  1. Infection
  2. Constipation
  3. Nausea/vomiting
  4. Digestive issues
When diagnosing a recurrent hernia, your doctor will do a complete abdominal examination while taking into account your medical and surgical history. A physical test, such as standing and coughing, can be used to see or physically detect a bulge that indicates a hernia has returned.
Diagnostic Imaging
  1. Ultrasounds
  2. Computed Tomography (CT) scans
  3. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Treatment Strategies
  1. Observation
  2. Elective Surgical Repair
  3. Emergency Surgical Repair
Surgical Options
  1. Open Hernia Repair
  2. Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
After surgery, begin with plenty of rest, then gradually resume activities as directed by your doctor, while managing pain with prescribed medicine and keeping the surgical site clean. To aid with healing, avoid heavy lifting and instead engage in gentle workouts such as walking when authorised, eat a healthy diet, and quit smoking.

FAQs of Sports Hernia

No, it’s a soft tissue injury rather than an organ protrusion.