Umbilical Hernia is a condition in which Intestines & other Abdominal contents protrude and bulge out in umbilical area in form of swelling. About 2 to 3 % of population will have umbilical hernia in Life time & More seen in Females.
- ● Reducible
- ● Obstructed
- ● Strangulated
Symptoms & Diagnosis
- ● Swelling over Umbilicus esp. on Coughing
- ● Pain near Umbilical area
- ● Severe pain, Constipation & Vomiting, if Obstruction
Assessment of patient as per following
- ● Examination
- ● Ultrasound - Sonography
- ● CT scan in Complex / Complicated or Recurrent Incisional Hernia Cases
Symptoms & Diagnosis
- ● Pain on Right Side or Central Part
- ● Fever
- ● Vomiting or Nausea
- ● Indigestion or Dyspepsia
- ● Acidity or Gastritis
- ● Jaundice in some cases
- ● Dark Yellow Urine
- ● CT scan in Selected Cases
- ● Gas with bloating sensation
- ● Ultrasonography
- ● MRCP or CT scan depending on Lab findings & Examination
Causes
- ● Females , Age more than 40
- ● Diabetes
- ● Obesity
- ● Fast Weight Loss
- ● Contraceptive pills
- ● Blood Disorders
- ● Sedentary Lifestyle
- ● Prolonged hospitalization for any reason
- ● Certain Medicines
- ● Family History
Treatment
- ● Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - It is the most ideal recommeded treatment for symptomatic Gallstones
Operation or Surgery is only curative treatment option for people having issues with gallstones.
Surgeon makes few small holes & then remove Gallbladder along with gallstones through one of the holes.