Hernia is a general term used to describe a bulge or protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it.

1. TYPES OF HERNIA

2. What is Hernia ?
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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4. Inguinal Hernias
Inguinal hernias are located in the lower
abdomen just above the leg crease, near or
adjacent to the pubic area.
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5. Femoral Hernias
A hernia is caused by the protrusion of a
viscus (in the case of groin hernias, an intra-
abdominal organ) through a weakness in the
abdominal wall.
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6. Umbilical Hernias
Umbilical hernias occur near the bellybutton or
navel, which has a natural weakness from the
blood vessels of the umbilical cord.
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7. Incisional Hernias
An incisional hernia is a type of hernia caused
by an incompletely-healed surgical wound.
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8. Epigastric Hernias
They occur due to a weakness, gap, or opening in
the muscles or tendons of the upper abdominal
wall, on a line between the breast bone and the
navel or umbilicus.
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9. Conclusion
Surgery is recommended for some types of hernias to prevent complications like obstruction of the
bowel or strangulation of the tissue, although umbilical hernias may be watched, or are treated with
medication