A hernia is a protrusion of an organ through a weak area in the muscles or tissue that surrounds it.

 

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Hernia - Wikipedia

 A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes into the mediastinum through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm. org

How Do People Get Hernias?

 It might take a long time for a hernia to develop or it might develop suddenly. Hernias are caused by a combination of muscle weakness and strain, although the cause of the weakness and the type of strain may vary.  ( http://kidshealth.org )
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MayoClinic: Inguinal Hernia

 Comprehensive overview of inguinal hernia, symptoms, risk factors, as well as treatment and repair of this abdominal hernia
Hernia, diaphragmatic (See: Hiatal hernia)
Hernia, hiatal (See: Hiatal hernia)
Hernia, inguinal (See: Inguinal hernia)
Hernia, umbilical (See: Umbilical hernia)
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Femoral hernia
A hernia is caused by the protrusion of a viscus through a weakness in the containing wall. This weakness may be inherent, as in the case of inguinal, femoral and umbilical hernias.
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Information on types of hernias, symptoms, prevention, and treatment including surgery and laparascopic hernia repair.
www.medicinenet.com/hernia/article.htm - 51k - 
Provides an overview of hernias and their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
www.emedicinehealth.com/hernia/article_em.htm - 
Comprehensive description of the various types of hernia and the different techniques of hernia repair surgery available.
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HIATUS ('hiatal') Hernia ... For many cases of hiatus hernia, it is perfectly possible to end the problem ... Hernia HOME PAGE ...
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Offers information about hernia, its types, causes, symptoms, treatment, and preventive measures.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000960.htm - 
Information about hernia, the condition where an internal organ bulges through a weak area of muscle, usually in the abdomen. Includes overview, treatment, and ...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hernia.html - 73k - 
Includes definition, disease description, types, as well as causes, symptoms, and risk factors of hernia.
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Inguinal hernia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal. They are very common, and their repair is one of the most frequently performed surgical...
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