Understanding Hernia: The Basics
July 24, 2007 by Scott Wharton
Filed under Men's Health
The following is an excerpt from Webmd Click on the link at the end to find rhe full article and illustrations.
What Is a Hernia?
A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in a
surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. The most common types are inguinal, incisional, femoral, umbilical and hiatal.
In an inguinal hernia, the intestine or the bladder protrudes through the abdominal wall or into the inguinal canal in the groin. About 80 percent of all hernias are inguinal, and most occur in men because of a natural weakness in this area.
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