Can you die from a hernia?

A strangulated hernia is when your intestine is trapped so tightly that its blood supply is cut off. The part of the intestine that isn’t getting enough blood can burst and die and, if not treated, can kill you.

When is hernia fatal?

Hernias can be life-threatening if they become incarcerated or strangulated. An incarcerated hernia is one that becomes trapped outside the hernia wall. A strangulated hernia is an incarcerated hernia that become pinched or twisted and cut off from the blood supply. Gangrene (tissue death) can develop within hours.

Can you live with a hernia forever?

Hernias don’t go away on their own. Only surgery can repair a hernia. Many people are able to delay surgery for months or even years. And some people may never need surgery for a small hernia.

What happens if you let a hernia go untreated?

“Hernias cannot heal on their own — if left untreated, they usually get bigger and more painful, and can cause serious health risks in some cases.” If the wall through which the intestine is protruding closes shut, it can cause a strangulated hernia, which cuts off blood flow to the bowel.

How dangerous are hernias?

Hernias can cause complications that are life-threatening. It’s important that you seek emergency care if you experience symptoms such as nausea or vomiting, fever, or sudden pain. Early medical care and lifestyle changes can minimize symptoms. However, surgery is the only way to effectively treat a hernia.

In brief: Yes. If the hernia becomes incarcerated it can strangle off a section of intestine causing it to die and leading to infection causing death. If the hernia becomes incarcerated it can strangle off a section of intestine causing it to die and leading to infection causing death.

Is inguinal hernia life threatening?

Is inguinal hernia life threatening? Generally no. Rarely an inguinal hernia can become trapped or incarcerated, resulting in severe pain. The trapped hernia can contain intestine that can result in intestinal blockage and risk of injury to the trapped bowel requiring emergency surgery. This is generally a rare occurrence.

Are groin hernias life threatening?

Many hernias occur in the abdomen between your chest and hips, but they can also appear in the upper thigh and groin areas. Most hernias aren’t immediately life-threatening, but they don’t go away on their own. Sometimes they can require surgery to prevent dangerous complications.

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