{"id":47993,"date":"2024-12-17T12:25:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/?p=47993"},"modified":"2025-08-11T14:30:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T18:30:03","slug":"when-is-it-time-to-seek-surgery-for-your-hernia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/es\/2024\/12\/when-is-it-time-to-seek-surgery-for-your-hernia\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is It Time to Seek Surgery for Your Hernia?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hernias are a common condition for both men and women, although men are more likely to have them. Just because something is common, however, does not mean it is benign. Some hernias may require surgery to stop them from becoming an emergent situation, while others can be watched over time for growth. So, when do you know it is time to seek treatment for your hernia? <\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is a hernia? <\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Although there are many types of hernias, they all share one thing in common: tissue or an organ pushes into or through a wall of muscle, creating a bulge. This is caused by a combination of pressure and an opening or weakness in the fascia or muscle. Pressure can come from heavy lifting, pregnancy, constipation, diarrhea, persistent coughing or even surgery. Some types of hernias are congenital, or present at birth.  <\/p>\n<\/div>

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The most common type is an inguinal hernia, which is located in the lower belly and happens when part of the abdominal wall is compromised, allowing the intestines to push through. People with this type of hernia will usually notice a lump that may be able to be pushed back in and doctors are likely to use the \u201cwait and watch\u201d approach instead of opting for surgical repair right away. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Femoral hernias, however, are a bit trickier and may require treatment as they are more likely to get stuck. These are more common in older women and the tissue creates a bulge that is located in the pelvic region, near the crease of the groin. Women are also more likely to have umbilical hernias, when tissue bulges from the area around the belly button. These can be caused by or worsen with pregnancy, weight gain or long bouts of constipation.  <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Other types of hernias include: <\/p>\n<\/div>

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