This is What Is Keeping me Ill and Unemployable
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Hernia, protrusion of an organ or tissue from its normal cavity. The protrusion may extend outside the body or between cavities within the body, as when loops of intestine escape from the abdominal cavity
The term is usually applied, however, to an external herniation of tissue through the abdominal wall.
An abdominal hernia, or rupture, may occur at any weak point in the abdominal wall.
A hernia may be present at birth as the result of defective development of the abdominal wall, or it may occur later in life as the result of an injury. An acquired hernia usually is caused by overexertion, as in lifting a heavy weight, jumping off a high wall, or violent coughing.
The hernia may be classified as reducible, irreducible, or strangulated. A reducible hernia is one in which the contents can be pushed back into the abdomen and often may be held in place by a truss, a pad of heavy material that is placed over the herniated area. A truss is usually a temporary expedient and is seldom used as a substitute for surgical care.
A strangulated hernia is one in which the circulation of blood through the hernia is impeded by pinching at the narrowest part of the passage; congestion is followed by inflammation, infection, and gangrene. The tighter the constriction, the more rapidly these events take place; unrelieved strangulation may be fatal. Surgery is often necessary for the permanent relief of reducible hernia, and it is the only safe treatment for more advanced forms.
I have had 3 repairs none have lasted longer than 1 yr. the avg. has been 8 months
so, until I can find a DR. willing to do the BIG repair (4 hrs plus) and EXPENSIVE I remain "economically nonviable" meaning I'm screwed.
I've almost died twice from the dang thing ... oh well what does not kill us ...makes us stronger ?LOL ..Hi I'm Atlas Nice to Meet you LOLOLOLOLOL
If I don't make jokes I'll cry.
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