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WHAT IS A HERNIA? Hernia is a bulge in the abdomen resulting from weakness of the abdominal wall layers. It may contain a loop of intestine or abdominal fat. WHAT IS A VENTRAL HERNIA? Ventral hernia usually arises in the abdominal wall where a previous surgical incision was made. In this area, the abdominal muscles have weakened. This results in a bulge or a tear. Ventral hernias can be at the belly button (umbilicus) or any other areas of the abdominal wall. (Fig. 2) To read more about it, please click on "Free Download Button".

WHAT IS A HERNIA? Hernia is a bulge in the abdomen resulting from weakness of the abdominal wall layers. It may contain a loop of intestine or abdominal fat.The hernia can cause severe pain and other complications that could require emergency surgery. Both men and women can get a hernia.(Fig. 1a) (Fig. 1b)HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A HERNIA?Some of the symptoms include:• A bulge under the skin (Fig. 2)• Experiencing pain when lifting heavy objects, coughing, straining during urination or bowel movements, or with prolonged standing or sitting. • Hernias commonly occur in the groin (inguinal or [...]