What are the specific classifications of hernia?

Hernia is a common disease that is more likely to recur. This disease can occur in both children and adults. Most hernias are treated surgically. So what are the specific classifications of hernias?

Hernias can be divided into two major categories, namely hydrocele and intestinal hernia.

Water hernia:

It is divided into testicular hydrocele and spermatic cord hydrocele. It is divided into two types: traffic-related and non-traffic-related.

symptom:

It gradually increases in size, does not disappear when pressed, and is painless.

Intestinal hernia:

It is divided into direct hernia, indirect hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia, white line hernia, incarcerated hernia, strangulated hernia, incisional hernia, etc.

General symptoms:

It protrudes when standing, disappears when lying on your back, and can be returned to the abdominal cavity by pressing. However, incarcerated hernias and strangulated hernias are painful and difficult to push back into the abdominal cavity. If small intestinal hernia is allowed to develop, it is very likely to cause adhesion and incarceration, so it should be treated early.

Hernia type (by location)

Inguinal Hernia:

This type of hernia may occur at any age, but the peak occurs in early childhood. 80%-90% occur in males (indirect inguinal hernia), while direct inguinal hernias mostly occur in the elderly.

Abdominal wall hernia:

This type of hernia mainly occurs around the navel, and most hernia patients are women. Most cases occur between the ages of 20 and 50.

Umbilical hernia:

It occurs in the belly button, where there is a circular bulge inside the belly button. 10%-20% of umbilical hernias occur in infants and children, followed by adult women.

Inguinal hernia (scrotal swelling):

In men, it occurs in the scrotum area, causing scrotal swelling. In severe cases, it is significantly swollen and makes walking extremely inconvenient. In women, it occurs in the ovarian area, causing noticeable swelling of the lower body, accompanied by a feeling of heaviness and pain.

Incisional hernia:

(Abdominal wall incisional hernia*perineal incisional hernia) This type of hernia occurs at the scar site of a previous surgical incision. Incisional hernias can occur months or years after hernia surgery.