Media Release

Udupi, Sep 19: In an effort to create awareness about hernia, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal is organising Free Hernia Screening camp from September 17 to October 13. The screening camp includes free consultation with general surgeon, 25% discount on advised Lab and radiology investigations and also special packages for surgical treatment.

Dr Avinash Shetty, medical superintendent of Kasturba Hospital announced free registration and consultation with general surgeon for hernia screening and urged the people to make maximum utilization of this Screening camp. He said, “There is a 25% concession on Laboratory and Radiology investigations on expert’s advice. Special package is offered for Hernia repair, Laparoscopic Hernia repair and Incisional Hernia repair.”

For more information please contact surgery OPD 0820-2922213 / 2923091 or Help Desk at 2571967

About Hernia

Hernia is a common health problem that may require surgical intervention. A Hernia is formed when the tissue inside a body cavity, the abdomen for example, bulges through a weakness in the surrounding muscle. Hernias may have no symptoms or they may cause bulging with or without mild to severe pain, which can occur at rest or be associated with certain movements like walking, running or lifting. Concern about hernias is that they have the potential to become strangulated, which means that the blood flow to the tissue or organ that is protruding through the weakened muscle is cut off. When this happens, the affected tissue will die unless the strangulation is relieved. Symptoms of a strangulated hernia include nausea, vomiting, fever, sudden pain that gets worse quickly, a hernia bulge that turns red or purple in color, or an inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement. This is a medical emergency that requires surgical intervention.