true or not? Do not wear underwear at risk of "hernia"

true or not? Do not wear underwear at risk of "hernia"

      All the boys have probably heard the saying. "Don't wear underwear. Be careful of a hernia." So many people think that hernia is partly caused by not wearing underwear. But the fact that a hernia can be both men and women, the real reason is not caused by not wearing underwear. Get to know more about hernia.

What is a hernia?

      'Hernia' is any organ in the abdomen that moves, causing a hole and fascia protruding. Wearing or not wearing underwear is equally likely to cause a hernia because underwear cannot strengthen the abdominal wall.

What are the causes of a hernia?

• Abdominal abnormalities since birth
• Increasing age
• There was a serious accident with the stomach.
• High abdominal pressure from lifting heavy objects
• Frequent heavy coughing or sneezing
• Frequent straining to pass stool or urinate
• The abdominal wall is weak after open abdominal surgery.
• Smoking
• Obesity

Types of Hernia

      Hernia is divided into 2 types according to the severity of the disease.

• A hernia that can be pushed back into the abdomen
• A protruding hernia unable to return to the abdomen Because there is a blockage in the hernial sac, which can cause intestinal obstruction and ischemia, resulting in intestinal gangrene.

What are the symptoms of a hernia?

• I feel a dull pain, like something is flowing out or pain in the area of ​​the disease.
• The appearance of a bulge can be swept in and out around the abdominal wall or groin area. Sometimes, if it protrudes and doesn't retract itself, you may experience pain around the lump.

How to treat a hernia

      Hernia treatment can be done with laparoscopic surgery, which is a surgical operation with specific tools. It uses a laparoscopic endoscope to cut the abdominal wall. This method allows for smaller incisions, less pain, faster recovery, and lower risk of infection. Patients can recover at home after surgery and can quickly return to normal life.

      Males are more at risk than females from the above factors. Makes the belief that not wearing underwear will cause a hernia is not true. The most common type of hernia in men is Inguinal hernia, which is most common in men aged 40 years and over. If the symptoms are not long, they will be found as a lump in the groin area together with abdominal pain. But if left untreated, the hernia will increase in size and flow down the testicles leading to complications such as intestinal obstruction.

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