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Diaphragmatic hernia |
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or tissue out of the body cavity in which it normally lies. By far the most common hernias develop in the abdomen, when a weakness in the abdominal wall evolves into a localized hole, or "defect", through which the protrusion occurs. These may present either with pain at the site, a visible or palpable lump, or in some cases by more vague symptoms resulting from pressure on an intraabdominal organ which has become "stuck" in the hernia. ...
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... A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, the muscle that helps you breathe. The opening allows part of the abdominal organs to move into the chest area. ...
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A hernia is a protrusion of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ throug ...
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Inguinal Hernia
... A hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a weak area in muscles in the abdomen. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin (the area between the abdomen and thigh). It is call...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases ... The digestive system Researchers have only recently begun to understand the many, often complex diseases that affect the digestive system. Accordingly, people are gradually replacing folklore, old wiv...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Hernias Articles
- Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases
... The digestive system Researchers have only recently begun to understand the many, often complex diseases that affect the digestive system. Accordingly, people are gradually replacing folklore, old wiv... - Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
... Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of m... - Inguinal Hernia
... A hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a weak area in muscles in the abdomen. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin (the area between the abdomen and thigh). It is call...
Resources
- About Hernia Repair (American College of Surgeons)
- Facts and Fallacies about Digestive Diseases (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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