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Hernia
Treatment guide price*
From £3,364
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Initial consultation
From £150
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Treatment
From £3,074
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Pre-assessment
Included
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Main treatment
Included
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Post-discharge care
Included
What is a hernia?
Your abdominal cavity contains many organs and structures, including your intestines. The intestines are protected by the abdominal wall, part of which is comprised of layers of muscle.
Weak spots can develop in these layers of muscle, allowing the contents of the abdomen to push through the abdominal wall. This produces a lump which is called a hernia.
You may be able to see or feel a hernia, although often they cause no localised symptoms or signs.
Types of hernia
There are four common types of hernia depending where the ‘weak’ spots are:
- Inguinal hernia – This is the most common type of hernia. It occurs in the groin where blood vessels and other structures pass through the abdominal wall. This type of groin hernia usually causes a lump, often accompanied with discomfort and or pain and is more common in men.
- Femoral hernia – These hernias also occur in the groin, somewhat lower than where inguinal hernias are found. They are more common in women.
- Umbilical hernia – These occur around your umbilicus (belly button). They are common in babies but are also seen in adults for various reasons including repeated straining or being overweight.
- Incisional hernia – Caused by a weakness in the abdominal wall at the site of an incision (cut) made for a previous operation. These hernias can vary in size and can occur anywhere in the abdominal wall.
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