What is a hernia,and how do i know if i have one?!
Question: There are many types of hernias. Basically it is due to weakened muscles which allow the intestines to bulge through. Usually this occurs in the groin (scrotum in males). Other types of hernias occur in the umbilicus (belly button) or abdomen (due to prior surgery). These hernias present with a visible bulge- it may be more visible when coughing, or lifting heavy objects. Hernias usually require surgery as the intestine can become trapped and die off.
Here is more info:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herni...
Answers: There are many types of hernias. Basically it is due to weakened muscles which allow the intestines to bulge through. Usually this occurs in the groin (scrotum in males). Other types of hernias occur in the umbilicus (belly button) or abdomen (due to prior surgery). These hernias present with a visible bulge- it may be more visible when coughing, or lifting heavy objects. Hernias usually require surgery as the intestine can become trapped and die off.
Here is more info:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herni...
A hernia is a protrusion of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained.