DOES LAUGHING OR COUGHING HURTS IN YOUR LOWER ABDOMEN? READ BELOW TO KNOW.

Do you feel pain; bulging and stress in the lower abdomen worsen it? Sometimes, area around the bulge can be sensitive. You may also feel periodic twinges or a pulling sensation. It may be due to a medical condition known as HERNIA. HERNIA involve a protruding internal organ or a body part being pushed through muscle or tissue. There are many types of hernia depending on the site of origin like inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional hernia.

ARE ALL HERNIAS PAINFUL?

Yes, hernias are painful and cause discomfort in the site when,

• Forcefully laughing
• Heavy lifting
• Coughing
• Bending over
  

Other symptoms may include,

• Heartburn
• Recurrent vomiting
• Stomach pressure
• Burning sensation
  

HOW TO DIAGNOSE IT

* Usually diagnosis is made by physical examination.

* Ultrasound of abdominal wall

* Endoscopy - to rule out any other disease.

DO HERNIAS NEED TREATMENT?

Hernia is not self-limiting, it keeps on increasing. Binder or supportive braces are also available. There is not any medical treatment rather surgical interventions are possible.

WHAT IF LEFT UNTREATED?

It will get worse if left untreated. Complication are following-

• Pressure on surrounding tissues
• Bowel obstruction
• Strangulated hernia
• Nausea and vomiting
• Bulge turns dark in color
• Inability to pass gas or absent bowel movements
• Chest pain, stomach ulcers

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SURGERY! MADE YOU WORRY? 

Let's know about laparoscopic surgery.

 Minimal invasive surgery (endoscopic surgery) is the solution for you. This surgery is done by metallic tube with camera and lenses. Surgery is done with very small incision on abdomen. Easily repairable.

These surgeries are performed by specialized doctors. Minimally invasive surgery, also known as laparoscopy, involves a series of small incisions. A gas is used to inflate the affected area, which makes it easier for the surgeon to see the structures to be treated.

Another tube with a small camera will then be inserted into one of the incisions, with the others serving as entry points for the surgeon’s tools. This procedure is typically performed with general anesthesia. Those eligible for minimally invasive surgery tend to experience less post-op discomfort, as well as less scarring. You may also be able to return to regular levels of activity sooner than those who have open surgery.

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Gallbladder Stones and diagnosis by Endoscopes

Background:-

CHOLELITHIASIS means stones in gallbladder. These days it is a common problem in general population. Gallstones can sometimes come out of the gallbladder and get trapped in common bile duct and obstruct the flow of bile from liver and gallbladder to small intestine (duodenum). Thus leads to severe pain and feeling of fullness in abdomen.

Symptoms:-

Following symptoms may occur in CHOLELITHIASIS.

       - Nausea and vomiting

       - Abdominal pain

       - Indigestion

       - Jaundice (yellowish sclera)

       - Pale stool

       - Anorexia

Diagnosis:-

- Ultrasound of whole abdomen, CT abdomen

-ERCP (Endoscopic Retrogradecholangio Pancreatography)

- Blood reports

Treatment:-

It’s treatment includes surgery after reducing pain with NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and antibiotics. Surgery involves removal of gallbladder with stones. Earlier it was done through a large incision on Abdomen (open cholecystectomy). Nowadays, with a help of endoscopic techniques, surgery (Laparoscopic cholecystectomy) become easy and safer. It requires 3 to 4 small holes to perform the procedure.

Preparation before surgery:-

    - You should have your all investigations done as advised by your surgeon.

    - You have to be empty stomach for 6-8 hours.

    - Take a shower nicely with antiseptic soap on your surgery day.

How it is performed?

The surgery is performed by surgeon having specialisation in laparoscopic surgeries.

It involves following steps,

*        Surgery is done under general anesthesia.

*        Sterilization of part (abdomen)

*        Surgeon make a keyhole in your abdomen just below umbilicus. Then, insert a trocar (hallow, tubular metallic instrument) to make a port and inflate you abdomen with carbon dioxide to visualize the internal organs clearly. In the same port, a rigid laparoscope (tubular metallic with lenses and light attached to camera) is inserted, with help of this internal organs can be seen on monitor.

*        Other ports are made guided by camera for the insertion of other surgical instruments like scissors, hook, clamp, suction etc.

*        With the help of surgical instruments gall bladder is removed along with stones.

*        Abdomen is deflated after the procedure to avoid abdominal distension.

*        Repairing of incisions and dressing done.

*        General anesthesia usually lasts less than 2 hours, so you get conscious in 2 hours.

When to resume to normal diet?

Within 6-8 hours you can start with you liquid diet followed by semi-solid diet. By next day you can start with normal diet provided meal have low fat and less spices in it.

After surgery your body can no longer store bile as gall bladder is removed, this has little or no effect on digestion. Some may experience indigestion and heart burn for few days.

Why Laparoscopic surgery is preferred?

*        It require small incisions.

*        Decreases duration of hospital stay.

*        Recovery is faster.

*        Decreases the complication rate.

*        No exposure of internal organ to outside environment.

*        Less use of instruments.

*        Less haemorrhage.

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