Introduction
Common types of hernias include umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, and femoral hernia.
Is weight loss associated with a hernia?
Patients who have had periods of profound weight loss may be at increased risk of internal hernia because the intestine slides more easily through openings in the mesentery.
Can a hiatal hernia cause unexplained weight loss?
More serious hiatal hernias, also called paraesophageal hernias, enlarge over time and the stomach begins to push into the chest. This sometimes causes significant chest pain after eating and can even lead to weight loss and bleeding.
What happens to your body when you have a hernia?
If the contents of the hernia become trapped in the weak spot in the abdominal wall, the contents may obstruct the bowel, causing severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and the inability to pass bowel movements or pass stools. gas. Strangulation. An incarcerated hernia can cut off blood flow to part of your intestine.
Can you lose your appetite with a hernia?
As mentioned above, if the hernia becomes incarcerated, the regular flow of food through the intestine is blocked, creating a “reverse” in your intestine. This can cause vomiting or nausea. Or, nausea without vomiting may occur if your bowel is only partially blocked, leading to loss of appetite.
Why am I losing weight for no reason?
Unintentional weight loss has many different causes. It can be caused by a stressful event such as a divorce, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one. It can also be caused by malnutrition, a health problem or a combination of factors.
What causes weight loss?
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Cancer.
Dementia.
Dental problems.
Depression (major depressive disorder) or other mood disorders.
Diabetes.
Hypercalcemia (high level of calcium in the blood)
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
Hyponatremia (low level of of sodium in the blood)
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When should you worry about losing weight?
If you’re losing weight without trying and you’re worried, see your health care provider. Typically, losing more than 5% of your weight over 6-12 months can indicate a problem.
When is a hernia an emergency?
Symptoms of a hernia requiring emergency treatment include: severe pain, swelling or redness at the site of the hernia. Hernial bulge that grows rapidly. Nausea and/or vomiting.
What should you not do if you have a hernia?
If you have a hernia, try to prevent it from getting worse :
Avoid heavy lifting when you can. Lifting puts pressure on your groin.
When you have to lift, don’t bend over. Lift objects using your legs, not your back.
Eat fiber-rich foods and drink plenty of water. .
Maintain a healthy body weight.
Conclusion
How long can you live with a hernia? The absolute answer is that it is “unpredictable”. Some may live with a hernia for their entire lives, while others will develop a hernia-related emergency within months of their hernia developing.
