Overview
Proliance general surgeons can help with a wide variety of hernia conditions:
Epigastric (upper abdominal) Hernia
Located in the area below the mid-rib cage to above the belly button, these hernias are usually small and fat-containing but can enlarge with time. They can be due to a weakness of the midline abdominal tissue from weight gain or after pregnancy from severe stretching of the tissues of the abdominal wall.
Umbilical Hernia
One of the most common hernias, where there is usually a small defect of the abdominal wall at the belly button, that allows usually fatty tissue to protrude under the skin and causes the appearance of an “outie”. If fatty tissue moves aside, even intestine can protrude out of these small defects and cause pain. They can be due to weight gain, heavy lifting and stretching of the abdominal wall due to pregnancy.
Inguinal (groin) Hernia
The groin hernia is due to a weak area of the lower abdomen on either side of the pubic bone. Some individuals first notice pain in the groin area as the first sign of a small hernia, but others noticed a visible bulge or sensation of tissue pushing out, especially after lifting or straining. Groin hernias when small, are often fat containing but when larger, they can contain intestine and be more painful.
Incisional Hernia
Specific to break-down of healed tissue at the area of a surgical incision, the incisional hernia size can be correlated to the size of the surgical scar. The larger the surgical incision, the greater the chance for involvement of intestine protruding out of the abdominal cavity and being present under the scar area. The greatest correlating factor for incisional hernia is weight gain after surgery, although strenuous activity soon after surgery could also contribute.
Providers
Locations
Proliance Eastside Surgical Specialists
1231 116th Ave NE Suite 930
Bellevue, WA 98004-3804
(425) 688-1901coordinates
Proliance Surgical Specialists of Edmonds
7315 212th Street SW Suite 201
Edmonds, WA 98026-7610
(425) 775-9526
