[content_block id=217 slug=sidebar-main-video class=alignleft] A hernia is a weakening of the muscles and supportive tissues of the abdominal wall. This weakening can allow fat and sometimes internal organs to push through muscle creating a hole in the muscle. This hole is called a hernia.
Patients can watch the short video below to see an explanation of what a hernia is by Dr. Todd Harris at California Hernia Specialists.
What Are The Symptoms Of A Hernia?
[content_block id=217 slug=sidebar-main-video class=alignleft] A hernia is a weakening of the muscles and supportive tissues of the abdominal wall. This weakening can allow fat and sometimes internal organs to push through muscle creating a hole in the muscle. This hole is called a hernia.
Patients can watch the short video below to see an explanation of what a hernia is by Dr. Todd Harris at California Hernia Specialists.
Who Can Get A Hernia?
Although every patient has different symptoms from their hernia, the most common symptoms are a bulge in the area and pain. Sometimes they can present without any pain, just as some hernias do not bulge and are difficult to see and feel. Read much more HERE or watch our short video below.
What Are The Different Types Of Hernias?
[content_block id=217 slug=sidebar-main-video class=alignleft] Although every patient has different symptoms from their hernia, the most common symptoms are a bulge in the area and pain. Sometimes they can presThe most common locations for hernias are in the groins (inguinal), and at the belly button (umbilical). This is because the muscles in these two areas are already the thinnest and under the most stress during activities. Hernias can form in other locations such as the ventral region, the epigastric region, and
How Does A Hernia Form?
Over time, muscles under a lot of stress can become thin, weaken, and eventually allow a small tear or hole to form. Initially, this tear or hole may be very small and unnoticeable. However, with time, the hole enlarges until it is large enough to allow fat or intestines to push through creating a hernia. This most commonly happens in the groin and at the navel due to the excessive amount of stress on the muscles in those two locations.
Who Can Get A Hernia?
Anyone can get a hernia. This applies to men and women, young and old. People who have a weakening in the muscles from birth are more likely to get a hernia. Heavy lifting and heavy activity can put an excessive amount of strain on the muscles and supportive tissues of the abdominal wall increasing the chances of developing a hernia. Although proper lifting techniques can help reduce hernias from forming, nothing can absolutely prevent a hernia from occurring.