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2006-07-09 07:07:23 · 8 answers · asked by terry jackline w 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
A hernia is a tear in the abdominal wall muscles which allows your intestines to poke through. In men it is frequently in the area of the testicles and the intestines will drop into the testicle sack. An advanced hernia can be dangerous enough to cause a person to die. If you suspect you or someone you know has one, a doctor should be consulted.
I was born with a flawed abdominal wall and have a hernia just to the left of my belly button. There really are two tears, but only one is obviously herniated. It has been evident for about twenty years now, and I'm aware that I may need to make an emergency run to hospital if it should enlarge much more.
Good question.
2006-07-09 07:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's when there is a tear in the muscles of the abdomen and the intetines bulge outward (you sometimes can see a blueish bulge- looks like a big vien). They can be very dangerous if the potrude out far enough and your intestines become entangled or blocked: This is called a strangulated hernia.
Some hernias are quite common & arent so dangerous, like umbilican hernias (a hernia at the bellybutton - I've had a small one for years). If you have one, definately get it looked at - especially when accompanied by pain. There are a couple of links below of what a hernia looks like.
2006-07-09 07:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by D J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hernia is an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen. This defect causes a bulging of the abdominal wall. This bulging is usually more noticeable when the abdominal muscles are tightened, thereby increasing the pressure in the abdomen. Examples of activities that can worsen a hernia are lifting, coughing, or even straining to have a bowel movement. Imagine a barrel with a hole in its side and a balloon that is blown up inside the barrel. Part of the inflated balloon would bulge out through the hole. The balloon going through the hole is like the tissues of the abdomen bulging through a hernia.
2016-03-26 22:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a hernia but the doc says "do not strain yourself by weight lifting. i had it for a long time before i brought it up to my doc. most of your answers are right or darn close to it. i can add no more.
2006-07-09 07:38:14 · answer #4 · answered by rpm53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out this website with pictures and advice all dedicated to hernia. man I hope you are healthy if not - refuah shelemah!
http://www.herniainfo.com/about.htm
2006-07-09 07:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The protrusion of an organ or other bodily structure through the wall that normally contains it; a rupture.
2006-07-09 07:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by Obama, 47 y/o political virgin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, its a tear in your stomach where the insides are poking through it.
2006-07-09 07:10:57 · answer #7 · answered by nascar_princess83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE NO CLUE
2006-07-09 07:10:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋