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Articles on hernia from Dr. Siddharth Sankar Das, consultant laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon in Dubai.
Internal hernia after gastric bypass is when a segment of your intestine slips through a gap formed inside your abdomen during surgery. You could experience intermittent abdominal discomfort, postprandial cramping…
Hiatal hernia symptoms are the symptoms you experience when a portion of your stomach protrudes upwards through your diaphragm into your chest. You may experience heartburn , chest pain, difficulty swallowing , or a…
Groin pain, sports hernia vs inguinal hernia comes down to how your groin injury starts, what tissues get hurt, and how your symptoms behave with sport and daily life. You can experience sharp pain with sprinting…
Umbilical Hernia symptoms in adults typically manifest as a tender bulge adjacent to your navel that can enlarge when you cough, stand, or strain. You might experience mild pain, pressure, or a dull ache, particularly…
Laparoscopic vs open hernia surgery is really a question of how your surgeon accesses and repairs the defect in your muscle wall. You get either a couple of small incisions, a camera, and some long-handled tools, or…
Laparoscopic hernia repair techniques utilize small incisions, a camera, and long instruments to repair hernias with mesh from within the abdomen. You achieve shorter hospitalizations, less post-operative pain, and a…
Yes, it can come and go. You might experience a dull ache when you stand for long hours, lift something heavy, cough, or strain when you take a bowel movement. The pain typically subsides when you lie down or press the…
Umbilical hernia surgery fixes a bulge close to your navel when tissue pierces through the abdominal wall. You have it done when the hernia becomes painful, enlarges, or threatens to become strangulated. Most adults…
Soft, easy-to-digest foods that minimize strain and promote healing are ideal for an umbilical hernia surgery post-op diet. You begin with clear liquids , then progress to soups, yogurt, eggs, oatmeal, and soft fish…
Umbilical hernia repair addresses a bulge close to your navel by closing the defect in the abdominal wall. You get less pain, less risk of bowel complications, and fewer restrictions in daily activities. Most repairs…
A hiatal hernia happens when part of the stomach pushes through a hole in the diaphragm, the large muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. This space is known as the hiatus and is where the oesophagus—the…
An inguinal hernia is characterized by the protrusion of internal organs, often part of the intestine, through a weak spot or opening in the abdominal wall, specifically in the inguinal (groin) region. This can cause a…
These articles are for general information. For a diagnosis and a plan that fits you, see Dr. Siddharth Sankar Das at Aster Hospital, Dubai.
