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    A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place, such as the intestines breaking through the abdominal wall. Hernias are most common in the abdomen but can also occur in the groin, upper thigh, and belly button areas. While most hernias are not immediately life-threatening, they do not heal on their own and may require surgery to prevent complications. Common types of hernias include inguinal, hiatal, and umbilical hernias.

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    A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place, such as the intestines breaking through the abdominal wall. Hernias are most common in the abdomen but can also occur in the groin, upper thigh, and belly button areas. While most hernias are not immediately life-threatening, they do not heal on their own and may require surgery to prevent complications. Common types of hernias include inguinal, hiatal, and umbilical hernias.

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    A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place, such as the intestines breaking through the abdominal wall. Hernias are most common in the abdomen but can also occur in the groin, upper thigh, and belly button areas. While most hernias are not immediately life-threatening, they do not heal on their own and may require surgery to prevent complications. Common types of hernias include inguinal, hiatal, and umbilical hernias.

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    A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place, such as the intestines breaking through the abdominal wall. Hernias are most common in the abdomen but can also occur in the groin, upper thigh, and belly button areas. While most hernias are not immediately life-threatening, they do not heal on their own and may require surgery to prevent complications. Common types of hernias include inguinal, hiatal, and umbilical hernias.

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    A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it

    in place. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal
    wall.

    Hernias are most common in the abdomen, but they can also appear in the upper thigh, belly
    button, and groin areas. Most hernias are not immediately life threatening, but they dont go
    away on their own and can require surgery to prevent potentially dangerous complications.

    Types

    Common hernia types


    Inguinal hernia

    Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia. They make up about 70 percent of all
    hernias, according to the British Hernia Centre (BHC). These hernias occur when the
    intestines push through a weak spot or tear in the lower abdominal wall, often in the inguinal
    canal.

    The inguinal canal is found in your groin. In men, it is the area where the spermatic cord
    passes from the abdomen to the scrotum. This cord holds up the testicles. In women, the
    inguinal canal contains a ligament that helps hold the uterus in place.

    This type of hernia is more common in men than in women. This is because a mans testicles
    descend through the inguinal canal shortly after birth, and the canal is supposed to close
    almost completely behind them. Sometimes, the canal does not close properly and leaves a
    weakened area prone to hernias.

    Hiatal hernia

    A hiatal hernia occurs when part of your stomach protrudes up through the diaphragm into
    your chest. The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that helps you breathe by contracting and
    drawing air into the lungs. It separates the organs in your abdomen from those in your chest.

    This type of hernia is most common in patients over 50 years old. If a child has the condition,
    its typically caused by a congenital (birth) defect. Hiatal hernias almost always cause
    gastroesophageal reflux, which is when the stomach contents leak backward into the
    esophagus, causing a burning sensation.

    Umbilical hernia

    Umbilical hernias can occur in children and babies under 6 months old. This happens when
    their intestines bulge through their abdominal wall near their bellybutton. You may notice a
    bulge in or near your childs bellybutton, especially when theyre crying.

    An umbilical hernia is the only kind that often goes away on its own, typically by the time the
    child is 1 year old. If the hernia has not gone away by this point, surgery may be used to
    correct it.
    Incisional hernia

    Incisional hernias can occur after youve had abdominal surgery. Your intestines may push
    through the incision scar or the surrounding, weakened tissue.

    Causes

    What causes a hernia?


    Hernias are caused by a combination of muscle weakness and strain. Depending on its cause,
    a hernia can develop quickly or over a long period of time.

    Common causes of muscle weakness include:

    failure of the abdominal wall to close properly in the womb, which is a congenital
    defect

    age

    chronic coughing

    damage from injury or surgery

    Factors that strain your body and may cause a hernia, especially if your muscles are weak,
    include:

    being pregnant, which puts pressure on your abdomen

    being constipated, which causes you to strain when having a bowel movement

    lifting heavy weight

    fluid in the abdomen, or ascites

    suddenly gaining weight

    persistent coughing or sneezing

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    Risks

    Am I at risk for a hernia?


    The factors that increase your risk of developing a hernia include:

    a personal or family history of hernias


    being overweight or obese

    a chronic cough

    chronic constipation

    smoking, which can trigger a chronic cough

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