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Understanding Hernias: Types and Risks by chebetnaomi945 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Hernias occur when an organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weakness in the muscle wall of the abdomen. There are several types of hernias including inguinal, umbilical, femoral, and hiatal. Risk factors include obesity, straining, chronic coughing, and prior abdominal surgery. Hernias may be reducible, irreducible, or strangulated depending on whether the protruding tissue can be pushed back into the abdomen or has a restricted blood supply. Treatment involves surgical repair of the abdominal wall weak
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