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When you have a hernia, it usually means that a portion of an organ (usually the intestine) is being pushed through a muscle (usually the abdominals)

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A herniated disc occurs when the jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the outer layer, causing pain and possibly compressing nearby nerves. It is also known as a ruptured or slipped disc.

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