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According to the Medical Encyclopedia, a hernia is "a general term used to describe a bulge or protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it."
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A hernia is a "protusion of part of an organ from its normal position within the body" Hernias invariably involve the digestive tract (stomach, intestines or bowel) or the groin. There are different types of hernia, with strangulated hernias being the most life-threatening. Hernias occur mostly in men, as a result of applying strain to the abdominal region, or through a weakness in the tissue, caused by an underlying factor, such as a past operation. Symptoms include pain developing in the affected area, and in some cases, a lump may be visible. There are several treatments for this very common condition. They are given, alongside more in-depth information on hernias themselves, in the accompanying link to an award-winning website, which is aptly named "hernia.org".
Hernia means a protrusion or projection of an organ or part of an organ through a wall of a cavity.
A hernia is a "protusion of part of an organ from its normal position within the body" Hernias invariably involve the digestive tract (stomach, intestines or bowel) or the groin. There are different types of hernia, with strangulated hernias being the most life-threatening. Hernias occur mostly in men, as a result of applying strain to the abdominal region, or through a weakness in the tissue, caused by an underlying factor, such as a past operation. Symptoms include pain developing in the affected area, and in some cases, a lump may be visible. There are several treatments for this very common condition. They are given, alongside more in-depth information on hernias themselves, in the accompanying link to an award-winning website, which is aptly named "hernia.org".
Hernia is protrusion of an organ or part of an organ through a defect or opening. It can be congenital or acquired later in life due to weakness of the tissues in old age or from heavy lifting or strenuous exercise. It will require surgery to repair the hernia. There are various types of hernia and the medical terminology used will depend upon the site of hernia.
A hiatal hernia, a hernia of the diaphragm, may be caused by obesity, pregnancy, aging, previous surgery, or just a congenital weakness of the muscles. About 50% of all people with hiatal hernias do not have any symptoms. For those who do have symptoms, they include heartburn or "acid indigestion" and sometimes pain in the chest area that can be mistaken for symptoms of a heart attack. The pain from heartburn is usually worse when lying down and soon after a meal. Frequent belching and feelings of abdominal fullness may also occur.
Tearing of the stomach muscle which allow the stomach to protrude.
The most common hernia in men is an inguinal hernia. Men have two weak spots in the lower abdomen, one on each side. The weak spots are called the inguinal ring. Sometimes a part of the intestine can poke through the ring and cause a bulge in the lower abdomen. It can get worse during physical activity or straining such as during heavy lifting, coughing, or when doing #2 in the bathroom. Hernias can become painful and worsen over time. The greatest danger is a large portion of the intestine bulging out or constriction of intestine causing restricted blood flow. If constricted the intestine tissue will die causing serious problems. Surgery to repair the hernia is required if large enough. Hernia surgery is very common.
This type of hernia that causes a bulge in the upper intestants,and cause the intest tants to not be able to push foods along as normal. causing terrible heartburn when eating spicy foods and drinks ,when bending over foods have tendency to come back up, due to gas retention in stomach,also knotts can be felt in top of stomach that can sometimes be very painful if gas become trapped in bulge of intestant, and cannot be easily pressed down. Surgery generally needed should this keep occurring to sew up bulge and smooth out intestants or use of mild pain killers if able to press bulge down in general, and generaly very little pain occurs.
What causes an inguinal hernia is
A: Increased prssure within the abdomen
B: A Preexisting weak spot within the abdominal wall
C: Or a combination of the two
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Can you get a hernia from a belly button ring?
No. I've had my belly button pierced for eight years and never had a hernia. So I have a hard time believing that a belly button ring could cause a hernia. It can cause an infection but it can't cause a hernia.
Can a untreated hernia cause cancer?
No, the major complication of untreated hernia is not cancer.
Is a Hernia a critical illness?
A hernia normally doesn't cause any problems. But there are certain situations that may require surgery to remove or correct the hernia.
Does a strangulated hernia cause constipation?
yes
What will happen if you drink with a hernia?
you should not it will cause pain
Hiatal hernia cause shortness of breath?
yes
Can belly hernia cause bleeding from rectal area?
Yes it can cause bleeding
What is the cause of a hernia after open-heart surgery?
a hernia is caused by the opening of the chest cavity which causes a weakening in the muscle wall.
Does the umbilical hernia cause stomach bloating?
No your just pregant
Can having a hernia cause you spit up blood?
yes
What is a bleeding hernia?
year ago had to go an have 2 pints of blood cause of bleeding hernia just wanting to no if i will have to have another transfusion?
Would a hernia keep you from passing a physical exam?
A hernia can be a serious medical condition. Having a hernia is sufficient to cause a failure of many types of physical exams, such as the exam for military enlistment.
