Hernias: causes, treatment, prevention

Hernias occur when part of the bowel or peritoneum pushes through a gap in the abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias are the most common types of hernia, mostly affecting men. Whether or not a hernia causes problems will depend on where it is and how big it is. At a glance Whether or not a hernia causes problems will depend on where it is and how big it is.Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia and it is mainly men who develop them.Most hernias don’t go away if left untreated.Lifting heavy objects, coughing or straining can make existing hernias grow in size. Note: The information in this article cannot and should not replace a medical consultation and must not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. What is a hernia? Most hernias occur when part of the bowel or peritoneum pushes through a gap in the abdominal wall. The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. It fully or partly encloses most of the organs in the abdomen. Most hernias can be seen as a bulge or...