A Hernia occurs when the contents inside the abdomen breaches the enclosing abdominal wall through a defect and manifests as a swelling in that area of theabdominal wall. There are many types of hernia, and when the hernia occurs in the inguinal area, its called an inguinal hernia. An Inguinal Hernia occurs when abdominal contents […]
Pregnancy, places a significant strain on the muscles at the front of the abdomen. These muscles , which are called the rectus muscles are stretched and also separated from each other. This separation of the rectus muscles is called diastasis. Normally the two Rectus muscles appose in the midline and are held together by a
Pregnancy, places a significant strain on the muscles at the front of the abdomen.These muscles , which are called the rectus muscles are stretched and alsoseparated from each other. This separation of the rectus muscles is calleddiastasis.This Diastasis of pregnancy can be prevented to some extent and also encouragedto get back to normal after delivery.
A very relevant question , as , with the rapid advancements in the techniques of Hernia repair,and the evolution of Hernia surgery as a subspecialty, who does the hernia surgery willsignificantly affect the out come. Hernia is a very common condition,affecting 15-20% of the general population , with theprevalence of inguinal hernia alone being 1.5-2million.