What size is an abdominal hernia?!

Question: It depends on the location, and the extent. I have seen abdominal hernias where almost and entire colon was protruding out, and I've seen small dime sized ones. It varies greatly.

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Answers: It depends on the location, and the extent. I have seen abdominal hernias where almost and entire colon was protruding out, and I've seen small dime sized ones. It varies greatly.

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A hernia occurs when a loop of small bowel pokes through a weakened area in the muscle wall, causing a lump under the skin. An abdominal hernia most likely would be around the belly button (an umbilical hernia), but could also be along an old surgical incision

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