Digestive Disorders

• Introduction
• Types of Hernia
• Who & What Symptoms
• Are Hernias Dangerous
• Repair
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Types of Hernia
  - Introduction

This is information about hernia (rupture). How does it occur? How to repair it? If you still have questions, ask your doctor for more information.

What are they?
A hernia is a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall. It may be present from birth, or develop over a period. If the defect is large enough, abdominal contents such as the bowels may protrude through the defect causing a lump or bulge felt by the patient.