| Hernia is a general term used to | | | | occurs as an abdominal mass, on the site |
| describe a bulge or protrusion of an | | | | of an old surgical scar. It is caused by |
| organ through the muscle or structure | | | | thinning or extension of the scar, and |
| that contains normally. | | | | occurs more frequently in people who are |
| There are many types of hernias. The | | | | overweight or pregnant.umbilical hernia |
| best known are those of the type that | | | | appears as a gentle bulge at the navel |
| occur in the abdomen, in which part of | | | | (umbilicus). It is caused by a weakening |
| the intestines protruding through the | | | | of the region or an imperfect closure of |
| abdominal wall. This can happen in | | | | the region in infants. This type of |
| different areas and, depending on the | | | | hernia is more common in women due to |
| location, hernia is given a different | | | | pregnancy and, in Chinese and black |
| name.inguinal hernia appears to be a | | | | infants. Some Umbilical hernias in |
| bulge in the groin and can come and go | | | | infants disappear without treatment in |
| depending on the position of the person | | | | the first year.hiatus hernia or |
| or their level of physical activity. It | | | | diaphragmatic hernia is different from |
| can occur with or without pain. Among | | | | abdominal insofar as it is not visible |
| men, the protrusion may descend into the | | | | from outside the body. With a hiatal |
| scrotum. Hernies inguinal account for | | | | hernia, the stomach upward bulges in the |
| 80% of all hernias and are more common | | | | muscle that separates the chest from the |
| in men. | | | | abdomen (diaphragm). This type of hernia |
| Femur hernias are similar to inguinal | | | | occurs more often in women than men and |
| hernias, but appear as a bulge slightly | | | | it is treated differently from other |
| lower. They are more common in women | | | | types of hernias. |
| because of the strain of pregnancy. | | | | If you are looking for great hernia |
| A ventral hernia is also called | | | | information you can visit hernia online. |
| incisional hernia because it usually | | | | |