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Hernia

A hernia is when an internal part of the body e.g. organ, pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Usually, your muscles are strong and tight enough to keep your intestines and organs in place; but sometimes they aren't, causing a hernia.

Hernia's in adults may arise as a result of the strain caused by:
persistent heavy coughing
being overweight or pregnant
injury or surgery
lifting, carrying or pushing heavy loads
straining to produce a bowel movement, or
straining to urinate e.g. men who have an enlarged prostate.

The sign of a hernia is a soft, bulge or swelling under the skin. It can be painless, causing slight discomfort or it can be very painful.

Hernias tend to get larger with time and can make it difficult for you to do normal activities, like shopping or having sex. The main treatment for a hernia is surgery.

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