ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT: HERNIAS

Studies have indicated a surge in the global prevalence of hernia cases. One analysis found that males, older adults, and low-income and middle-income countries such as India and China, had heavy hernia burdens

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A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. Hernias can occur in the abdomen, upper thigh and groin areas. Inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, umbilical hernia and hiatal hernia are among the most common types. A previous surgical incision site is also a common site for a hernia to develop.

According to the 'Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019' published in The Lancet, inguinal, femoral, and abdominal hernia comprise disorders in which portions of the digestive tract protrude through defects in the walls of the abdominal cavity. These occasionally lead to life threatening acute complications, but more commonly are asymptomatic, or cause chronic or intermittent pain. Symptomatic hernia is surgically repaired.