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A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. They can occur in the abdomen, diaphragm, anus, vertebrae, and even inside the head.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoA hernia may be congenital (present at birth) or may develop later in life because of a weakness in the abdominal wall.
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∙ 11y agoHernia is a condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it. And how do you get it? Well, believe me, you DONT want to get it.
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What is the medical term meaning entrapment of a bowel loop in a hernia?
A strangulated hernia is one in which the bowel loop is trapped in a hernia.
What is the name of hernia on testicles?
Inguinal hernia. The previous poster to this answer was incorrect. A hernia that extends from the abdomen into the scrotum is called an inguinal hernia, while a hiatal hernia is one where the top part of the stomach pokes through the hole in the diaphragm where the esophagus goes.
What happens during hernia surgery?
It takes about 30 to 50 minutes for a normal abdominal hernia repair. There are a few ways to correct the hernia. One is to push the hernia back into the stomach and repair the weakened tissues.
What is the Association between cigarette smoking to inguinal hernia formation?
Smoking is one of the aetiological causes of hernia. Smoking causes manufacture of defective collagen and hence, predisposes to hernia.
What is a hiatus hernia and how do you get one?
A hiatus hernia occurs when a part of one's stomache becomes squeezed up from the abdomen into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm. This then prevents one's oesophagal sphincter closing.
What is another term meaning diaphragmatic hernia?
"hiatal hernia" and "hiatus hernia"
Can you have a hernia next to your belly button?
Yes. There are different types of hernia. One can be next to your belly button. One can be around your belly button. I don't know about the other types.
How do you us hernia in a sentence?
you have hernia
What are the types of hernia?
The different kinds of hernia are listed below: * Congenital hernia: occur in babies, present from birth. * Inguinal hernia: common in sportsmen, involves part of the bowel protrudibng into the groin * Hiatus hernia: involves the stomach, where it enters the chest cavity via the hiatus. * Incarcerated hernia: where the hernia has swollen up. * Reducible hernia: one that can be manipulated back into place easily, much like a dislocated joint can be repositioned with relative ease. * Irreducible hernia: can't be returned to its original position without surgical intervention. * Strangulated hernia: potentially fatal, as it means the bood supply has been cut off by the hernia. There are even more types, each with their own subtle variations. These can be viewed from the link. [source: adapted from First Aid, by Geddes and Grosset]
What is another name for a hiatal hernia?
A hiatal hernia can also be called a diaphragmatic hernia.
Which condition is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphram?
its called hiatal hernia or hiatus hernia.
What does the term congenital hernia mean?
He had a congenital bone disease called spina bifida.
