Waist and Cervical Hernias in Children: These types of hernias are very rare in children, they are not even seen at the age of 18-20. At this age, hernia usually occurs suddenly due to trauma. However, when they are seen, surgery is not easy at all, because techniques will need to be used to address problems that may arise in later years; For this reason, they must be performed by experienced hands.
When a hernia is seen at such an early age, it is necessary to pay attention to whether there is an additional disease accompanying the event, such as a congenital abnormality or an infectious disease. Additionally, to protect children from such situations; They should not be allowed to do heavy work or carry heavy school bags. If they have to lift weights, they should do it symmetrically; In other words, they should not carry weight unbalancedly with one arm.
Waist and Neck Hernias in the Elderly: These types of hernias are very rare in the elderly, and are not even seen after the age of 60. At this age, hernias usually appear slowly as a result of injuries that have been going on for years. However, when they are seen, surgery is not easy at all, because techniques will need to be used to address bone structure problems that have emerged over the years and are popularly called "calcification" and osteoporosis, which also occurs in older ages, especially in women; For this reason, they must be performed by experienced hands.
When a hernia occurs at such a late age, it is necessary to pay attention to whether there is an additional disease accompanying the event, such as an infectious disease or a chronic disease such as diabetes that damages the nerves. Additionally, to protect the elderly from such situations; They should not be allowed to do heavy work or carry heavy items. If they have to lift weights, they should do it symmetrically; In other words, they should not carry weight unbalancedly with one arm.
Waist and Cervical Herniations During Pregnancy: During pregnancy, many hormonal changes occur in the female body. Naturally, some of these changes are aimed at loosening the ligaments in the body to facilitate birth. Of course, this is how the bonds loosen. When the extra weight gained by the mother along with the baby is added, it disrupts the posture of the body and makes it easier to damage the discs between the vertebrae.
When a hernia develops during pregnancy and pain begins, neither x-rays can be taken nor any medication can be used for diagnostic purposes. Therefore, it is best to seek a solution to this problem before pregnancy, if there is any pain before pregnancy. Otherwise, when the pregnancy is over, the treatment will have to be postponed until the baby is weaned, and since the mother will remain overweight after pregnancy; Treatment will become more difficult.
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