Hernia (Decreased Intestines) or Descending Berok (Javanese term) is a protrusion of the contents of a cavity, where the cavity has a defect or weakness. The cavity in question is the abdominal cavity, if one side of the abdomen is affected by a defect or weakness, a bulge will appear in the groin. This bulge is known as a hernia. So, a hernia is actually not only a lump in the groin, but can be anywhere on the human body, it's just that in general what is often found in the community is the descending intestine with a lump in the groin.
There are 4 characteristics of Hernia or Intestines Descending, namely:
1. Responsive
2. Irresponsible
3. Inkarserata
4. Strangulata
In general, there are two causes of Hernia or Intestines Descending, namely:
1. Congenital from birth
This hernia does not only occur in the stomach, it can also occur in the navel which is called a bulging navel or a protruding navel. This hernia is also commonly found in the groin. And there is also an invisible hernia. So this invisible hernia occurs because of the protrusion that occurs between the abdominal cavity and the chest cavity which has a septum. So the abnormalities that occur in the septum in the two cavities, so that the contents in the stomach push up to the chest. This is called a Diagphragmatic Hernia, it can be detected since the baby is still in the womb. Complaints that are felt in this hernia sufferer are continuous shortness of breath, different right and left breath sounds, and the lungs do not expand completely.
There is also a hernia that occurs in the groin of a newborn baby. So this can happen because the testicles descending from the abdominal cavity into the sac sac, when it descends it will create a slit (processus ordenalis). When at birth the slit should close, but because the slit is not completely closed, a hernia occurs in the newborn. This is because the patient has a history of chronic cough.
2. Acquired abnormalities.
Patients who experience hernias due to acquired abnormalities usually at a young age often lift things that exceed their body capacity, so that their muscles are weak and a gap arises that causes a hernia. This usually occurs in old age.
The main factor causing a hernia is due to weakness of the abdominal supporting muscles. The contents of the lump that goes down usually from the abdominal cavity, intestines, omentum (weak in the intestines), fluid from the stomach.
Efforts made to prevent hernias:
1. Avoid lifting weights that are too heavy
2. Consumption of foods high in fiber
3. Doing a healthy lifestyle
4. Use Hernia pants to prevent the lump from going down.
That's information about getting to know the intestines (Hernia). If hermina's friend has complaints of health problems, immediately consult a specialist at Hermina Hospital. Hermina friends can also make an appointment with a specialist using the Halo Hermina Mobile App, which can be obtained through the Play Store and the Apps Store