Question:
INTERNAL HERNIA
Has anyone had any experience with Internal Hernias? If so, what are the symptoms? — [Deactivated Member] (posted on April 2, 2007)
April 2, 2007
An internal hernia is caused typically when your intestine telescopes into
itself-- when it happens you are in severe pain. The pain hits like being
whacked in the gut-- I felt doubled over with the worst cramps of my life
(admittedly, not much of a standard for a guy) and intense nausea. I felt
as if all I needed to do was go to the bathroom, but there was nothing
happening there at all.
Fortunately, I got to my surgeon immediately and was operated within 15
hours of the first symptoms onset.
— SteveColarossi
April 3, 2007
I had one removed March last year. It starts with a little pain, and then
increases. Go see your doctor ASAP
— mamita093
April 5, 2007
You will have a lot of pain with an internal hernia, that you just will not
be able to get rid of. You should get to your doctor right away if you
think that you may have an internal hernia. I had one 14 months after me
initial bypass surgery and was rushed into emergency surgery. Waiting to
have this checked out could have serious consequences. If it goes to long,
you could lose part of your bowels and risk infection. Please see your
surgeon ASAP. This is nothing to play with.
— C. Burns
March 13, 2008
I had my surgery in March of 2004 since then I am going on my second
pregnancy. I developed a rare hernia called diaphragmatic hernia. My large
intestine went right through my diaphram and is pushing against my lungs.
It is very painful, nasuating, and it causes extreme fatigue among other
symptoms. Unfortunately I am back on soft foods like baby food and a lot of
liquids because of the severe constipation and possibilities of
enstragulating the bowel which can be deadly. I am seven months pregnant
now and have had quite a few emergency room visits due to the pain and
nasuea. I am sorry I didnt take care of it between pregnancies. The doctors
are monitoring me because it is extremely risky at this stage. I plan to
have surgery as soon as doctors allow which may be sooner because they plan
to induce labor or have a ceserean. I suggest you have an intrnal hernia
take care of it!! asap
— Elizabeth A.
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