An inguinal hernia is a condition in which the abdominal contents protrude through an opening which occurs in the muscle wall in the groin area.
During this time, people may experience various sensations, including: Pulling or discomfort in the hernia area Bruising near the genital area or repair site Swelling You may be advised to...
Doctors are also able to identify whether it is a suspected hernia by palpating the affected area. Ultrasonography is also used for diagnostic purposes. Treatment Symptomatic epigastric...
Most hernias develop in the stomach or groin area. Once you develop a hernia, it can only be repaired through surgery.1 Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Describing Hernia Pain...
Overview of inguinal hernias, in which contents of the abdomen bulge through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall, and diagnosis and treatment of hernias.
A hernia is a tear in a weakened area of muscle that allows a body organ or fatty tissue to push through, often protruding outward.
An inguinal hernia occurs when the intestine pokes through a hole in the abdominal wall in the groin area. Inguinal hernias are relatively common.
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An epigastric hernia is a bulge created by the bulging of body tissue through the surrounding muscle in the stomach area. This may not cause symptoms at all, but some cases are painful. Learn about...
A hernia is a bulge or swelling that happens as an inner body part pokes through a weak area of muscle or tissue wall, a hernia is usually treated with hernia repair surgery.