A HERNIA occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. It is the abnormal exit of tissue or an organ, such as the bowel, through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides. Hernias come in a number of different types. Basically it is a bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening. Most commonly they involve the abdomen. In India, It is very common; there are more than 10 million cases per year.

If you observe the following:-

• Feel a bulge or a lump through touch. .
• Experience chest pain and discomfort like acid reflux and difficulty in swallowing.
• Pain, heaviness and weakness in the affected area –while bending, coughing or lifting weights.
• Nausea or vomiting… You may have HERNIA.

HOW TO RELIEVE HERNIA PAIN?

• Use ice packs.
• Take medication to manage pain.
• Take medication to treat reflux.
• Wear a support or truss.
• Try acupuncture.
• See a doctor immediately if you are experiencing severe pain.
• Get surgery.

MJM Hospital runs “HERNIA CLINIC” in their hospital at Ghole Road, PUNE. The hospital has special programs to help patients in detecting and treating hernia.