What to know about hernias and hernia repair

Affecting more than 5 million Americans, a hernia is a common condition in which a part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it — often involving the intestine at a weak point in the abdominal wall. Sometimes, a hernia is referred to as a rupture, or a hole in the muscle wall. But how do you know if you have a hernia? How are hernias treated? One sign of a hernia is a bulge, which can be painful. Nausea, vomiting and cons tipation can also be associated…
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