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Hernia: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Hernia: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Hernia is a common condition which occurs due to weakness in the muscular wall which holds the part of organ or tissue in place and forms lump or bulge.

It mostly occurs in the abdominal cavity but, can also appear in the belly button (umbilical), upper thigh (femoral), upper part of the stomach (hiatal), and groin areas (inguinal).

The symptoms of hernia include:

Swelling in the abdominal wall

Heavy feeling in groin or abdomen by constipation or bloody stool

Feeling discomfort in the abdomen due to lifting, coughing or bending

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