What is an incisional hernia?
An incisional hernia is a problem that occurs when a bulge of tissue pushes through the wall of muscle that's holding it in. It happens after surgery in the belly, in the area of the incision. It can happen months or even years after surgery.
This type of hernia can occur in people who:
- Are very overweight.
- Are older.
- Used steroid medicines.
- Smoke.
- Had a wound infection after surgery or had more than one surgery using the same incision.
What are the symptoms of an incisional hernia?
An incisional hernia can cause a bulge where tissue pushes up in the area of an incision. This type of hernia can be large and painful.
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