{"id":2148,"date":"2019-06-11T16:37:36","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T14:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hernienzentrumkoeln.de\/general-questions-about-hernias\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:01:09","slug":"general-questions-about-hernias","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hernienzentrumkoeln.de\/en\/general-questions-about-hernias\/","title":{"rendered":"General questions about hernias"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”50″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1560262624915{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]\n

General questions about hernias<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”100px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”100″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][toggles style=”animated_circle” animated_circle_position=”left” animated_circle_size=”40″ animated_circle_bg_color=”#3247830D” animated_circle_gap=”15″ border_radius=”10px”][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”What is a hernia?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n
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A hernia<\/strong> is the leakage of abdominal contents from the abdominal cavity through the abdominal wall. There is always a gap, a hernia sac and the hernia contents. It can be congenital (weakness of the connective tissue) or acquired in the course of life. For example, heavy physical work, increased pressure in the abdominal cavity, chronic coughing or heavy pressing due to chronic constipation can promote the formation of a hernia. A hernia typically develops at certain weak points in the abdominal wall. These weak points are the groin, the navel and the diaphragm at the point where the esophagus passes through. In principle, however, a hernia can occur in any part of the abdominal wall, especially if the abdomen has previously undergone surgery. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”Is a hernia dangerous?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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Whether a hernia is dangerous or even life-threatening depends on many different factors. A hernia can lead to an incarceration, which can lead to a circulatory disorder in the intestine and is an absolute emergency. Surgery must be performed immediately. Fortunately, such an emergency is very rare. However, there are different incarceration tendencies with the various hernias. Here too, it is advisable to seek advice. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”Can a hernia be treated without surgery?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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The only existing treatment for a hernia is surgery. The frequently prescribed hernia bands are of little help. At best, a hernia band can delay the enlargement of the hernia. Physiotherapy and special exercises do not help either. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”Does every hernia need to be operated on?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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No, whether a hernia needs to be operated on depends on various factors such as pain, the location of the hernia and its size. However, it must be diagnosed and monitored. Your abdominal wall specialist can advise you on this and choose the best approach together with you. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”change_html_tag” title=”Should a mesh always be used for hernia surgery?”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The question of whether or not to use a mesh during hernia surgery depends on the location, size, your wishes and other factors. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a hernia mesh in a personal consultation.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery css=”” type=”nectarslider_style” images=”2405,2409,2403,2407,2401,2399″ image_loading=”default” ns_image_rendering=”default” ns_image_aspect_ratio=”default” hide_arrow_navigation=”true” bullet_navigation_style=”see_through_ar_visualized” onclick=”link_no” nectar_slider_autorotate_dur=”4000″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”2093″ bg_image_type=”default” bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#324783″ color_overlay_2=”#324783A6″ overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_b_to_right_t” overlay_strength=”1″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1772267441888{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

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