Hernia
Overview
A hernia is a bulging of an organ or tissue, such as the stomach or intestine, through an abnormal opening.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms depend on the area affected, ranging from no symptoms to pain, swelling, and difficulty swallowing.
Treatments
Treatment, if needed, includes surgically returning tissue to its normal location and closing the opening.
Last Updated Jun 13, 2017
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