To understand Maslowâs thinking itâs worth noting some of his main assertions: 1  Broadly, as one set of needs is met, the next level of needs become more of a motivator to an individual. 2  A satisfied need is not a motivator. 3  Only unsatisfied needs motivate an individual.
What is an Inguinal hernia? An inguinal hernia is a common condition in infancy and childhood, and is the most common surgical operation in childhood. An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue or part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall in the groin area, causing a bulge in the groin or scrotum.
One type of twist or kink is called a small bowel obstruction. This usually happens after a patient has had an abdominal operation like appendectomy, hysterectomy, or colon removal which leads to scar tissue or adhesions developing in the abdomen. The intestines can be come twisted, kinked, or obstructed around this scar tissue. This condition, called a small bowel obstruction, may require surgery for treatment in 20% of patients. Small bowel obstruction can also occur as the result of a hernia. Another type of intestinal twist is called a volvulus. This usually occurs in the colon, where a segment of the colon rotates 180 degrees like a roller coaster loop. This causes a blockage of the colon and may pinch off the blood supply to the colon.