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Common Types of Hernias
Topic Overview
What is a hernia?
A hernia is a bulge of intestine, another organ, or fat through the muscles of the belly. A hernia can occur when there is weakness in the muscle wall that allows part of an internal organ to push through.
You may have a hernia if you can feel a soft lump in your belly or groin or in a scar where you had surgery in the past. The lump may go away when you press on it or lie down. It may be painful, especially when you cough, bend over, or lift something heavy.
Understanding Hernia -- Symptoms
For inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and incisional hernias, symptoms could include: An obvious swelling beneath the skin of the abdomen or the groin; it may disappear when you lie down and may be tender. A heavy feeling in the abdomen that is sometimes accompanied by constipation or blood in the stool Discomfort in the abdomen or groin when lifting or bending over Symptoms for a hiatal hernia may include heartburn and upper abdominal pain.
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Types of hernias include:
- Inguinal hernia.
- Femoral hernia.
- Umbilical hernia.
- Incisional hernia.
- Epigastric hernia.
- Hiatal hernia.
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