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abdominal hernia (risk factors (pregnancy, constipation, lifting heavy…
abdominal hernia
risk factors
pregnancy
constipation
lifting heavy weights
fluids in the abdomen
smoking
persistent coughing and sneezing
treatment
lifestyle changes
administration of antiacids such as Gaviscon
H-2 receptor blockers
proton pump inhibitors
surgery-Laparascopic surgery
prevention
no smoking
maintain healthy body weight
avoid straining during bowel movement or urinating
lifting object with your knees and not your back
avoid lifting weight that are heavy
causes
failure of abdominal wall to close
age
chronic coughing
damage from injury or surgery
diagnosis
physical examination
Berium X-Ray
Endoscopy
Ultrasound
types of abdominal hernia
umbilical hernia
incisional hernia
hiatal hernia
signs and symptoms
acid reflux
chest pain
difficulty in swallowing
defination
occurs when an object pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it into place