Yes, a hernia can burst as a consequence of a hernia strangling. The strangulation occurs when the hernia gets stuck in the opening that allowed its extravasation, hindering the back-and-forth of the extravasated organ, such as the intestine, for example.
As a result, the strangulated intestinal loop undergoes twist and fails to receive blood and oxygen, entering that part of the intestine into bankruptcy.
The affected part then ruptures and a perforation of the intestine occurs, with extravasation of feces and intestinal fluid into the abdomen. As a consequence, the patient may die.
The twisting of the intestinal loop can cause symptoms such as abdominal cramps and difficulty to eliminate gases and feces.
The strangulation of the hernia is a very serious and can only be solved with a surgery as a matter of urgency, due to the serious risk of death.
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It is possible to live with a hernia for many years without any complication or symptom, but at any moment a strangulation can occur and the hernia can "burst".
Therefore, if you have any type of hernia, you should seek the surgeon / surgeon for a thorough evaluation and prevention of possible complications.
Here's how to know if you have a hernia.
