A hernia is a fatty tissue or organ which erupts or pushes through the surrounding wall or tissue. Hernias do not get resolved on their own, and might even get bigger with time. There are different kinds of hernias:
Inguinal Hernia
Intestines or bladder erupts through the wall of the abdomen or near the groin. Usually, 96% of hernias which protrude near the groin are inguinal and most commonly occur in men due to the body built.
Incisional Hernia
In this kind of hernia, the intestines protrude out of the wall and is most commonly post an abdominal surgery. Overweight adults might be prone to such hernias.
Femoral Hernia
This kind of hernia is found near the femoral artery in the upper thigh. Pregnant and obese women might have a higher occurrence of such hernias.
Umbilical Hernia
This hernia is found near the naval area and is due to the protruding of fat or small intestine. women who have had multiple child births might have this kind of a hernia.
Hiatal Hernia
A part of the upper stomach is pushed out of the diaphragm creating this kind of a hernia.
Some common reasons why a hernia occurs are:
- Picking up heavy objects with an improper posture
- Constant constipation
- Long term cough or sneezing
- Weight gain
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