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ABDOMINAL HERNIA (CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS (Fluids in the abdomen or…
ABDOMINAL HERNIA
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Fluids in the abdomen or ascites
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Increased Pressure on the abdomen
Chronic coughing
CAUSES
Obesity
Lifting heavy weights
Smoking
Pregnancy
Persistent coughing
TYPES
Umbilical hernia
Incisional hernia
Inguinal hernia
Femoral
Hiatal hernia
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Computed tomography scan
Physical examination
Ultranosography
Laboratory studies
HEALTH EDUCATION
Maintain healthy weight
Don't smoke
Avoid heavy weights lifting
Medication intake as per prescription
PHARMACOTHERAPY
Anasthetics
Antibiotics
Acetaminophen
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
The tissue then forms and attach to the abdominal wall
Causing a lump called a hernia
Intestines push through the weakened walls of the abdomen
NURSING MANAGEMENT
Relieve anxiety through communication
Ensure there's no bleeding on theoperated site
Ensure comfort before and after surgery
DEFINITION
Opening or area of weakness in the abdominal wall