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What Is Hernia Repair Surgery?

We speak with Mr Christopher Shearer, Consultant General and Bariatric Surgeon at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow, about hernia repair surgery, including useful information about different types of hernias and the recovery time for specialist hernia repair surgery. Links: For more information, please visit: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/s... https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/h... To find a consultant near you, visit: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/f... Chapters: 00:37: What is a hernia? 01:01: What are the risk factors for getting a hernia? 01:49: What are the top signs of having a hernia? 02:23: Can a hernia heal on its own? 02:34: What are the different types of hernia? 04:05: Can you get non-surgical treatment for a hernia? 04:57: What happens during hernia repair surgery? 06:26: How long does surgery take? 06:36: Do you need general anaesthetic? 06:58: What does the recovery timeline look like? 08:25: When can I go back to work after surgery? 08:45: When can you drive again? What is a hernia? A hernia is when an internal part of the body pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. You may be able to push your hernia back in, or it may disappear when you lie down. There are several types of hernias depending on where they occur in the body. Most hernias get worse over time and need surgery to put the organs back into their correct place and prevent them from bulging out again. Are hernias dangerous? A hernia itself isn’t dangerous, but in some cases your hernia can become strangulated, which means the blood supply to an organ or tissue has been cut off. A hernia can also cause a bowel obstruction, where a section of your bowel becomes blocked. Both these situations are medical emergencies and potentially life-threatening. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience: • Sudden, severe pain • Vomiting • Difficulty or inability to pass stool (poo) or gas • Your hernia feels firm or tender, or you cannot push it back in What are the most common symptoms of a hernia? A hernia typically presents with a visible bulge or swelling under your skin, often in your abdomen or groin, which may become more obvious when you are standing, bending, or coughing. Can a hernia go away on its own? A hernia cannot go away on its own, as it results from an organ or tissue pushing through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue, often forming a visible bulge. Since the underlying muscle weakness causing the hernia doesn’t heal naturally, hernias typically persist and may worsen over time. Everyday activities like lifting, coughing, or even standing can place further pressure on the weakened area, which can enlarge the hernia and potentially lead to complications. Consultant details: Mr Christopher Shearer is a consultant general surgeon at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow. Learn more about his expertise: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/c... Learn more about Ross Hall Hospital: https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/h... If you have any of the symptoms outlined in this video, seek professional medical help as soon as possible. Leave a comment below and we will plan future videos on your suggested topics. #herniasurgery #herniarecovery #herniapain