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A hernia is any type of abnormal protrusion of part of an organ or tissue through the structures that normally contain it. A weak spot or opening in a body wall allows part of the organ or tissue to bulge through. Hernias may develop in almost any area of the bo ....

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.... to be forced through the weakened opening. Diagnosis of a hernia is usually done by a visual examination and by studying the patients medical history. Sometimes the hernia will be pinched, or strangulated, resulting in pain and nausea. Other times it may hardly be noticeable. Treatment usually involves manually manipulating the protruding portion of the intestine back to the proper place or the surgical repair of the muscle wall through which the hernia protrudes. Surgical repair of a hernia is referred to as a herniorrhaphy. The only effective way of preventing a hernia is to refrain from putting strain or pressure on the area of the abdome ....