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Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows internal tissues ...

So, if symptoms or pain occur, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options. For example, painful hernias will typically need surgical repair. Below, learn about common hernia symptoms and ...

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A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ pushes through the muscle or tissue of its typical location. Hernias can occur due to weak muscles or an increase in pressure inside the body.

(Mass Appeal) – You probably already know that a hernia is when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. But have you ever heard of Inguinal ...

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Supravesical hernias are a rare type of internal hernias where intra-abdominal content herniates into the supravesical fossa and further into the prevesical space of Retzius. These hernias may become ...

Many people diagnosed with a hiatal hernia will not have any symptoms. Those who do usually experience heartburn and indigestion. While medications may provide some relief, effective hiatal hernia ...

While internal hernias are rare in the paediatric population, it should be considered as a cause for an acute abdomen following blunt trauma. Internal hernias represent a surgical emergency that ...