Incarcerated Hernia
An incarcerated inguinal hernia, or abdominal tissue or intestine entrapped within a hernial pouch is a severe complication. A hernia that is incarcerated cannot be pushed back in place, causing the intestinal tissue tissues to be compressed. Compressed intestines prevent the passage of stools or block the movement of stools through an individual’s digestive system. Bowel Obstruction caused by an incarcerated Hernia can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and intense pain. The patient may also experience bloating and inability to expel gas.
If the compression on the intestine worsens, the incarcerated hysteria may progress to a strangulated hysteria in which the blood supply is cut off. The cells cannot survive when blood is unable to reach an area of the intestine. Strangulated hernias are a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur with an inguinal hernia. They require immediate medical attention.
