Hernia

Introduction: Hernia

Hernia: When an organ pokes out past the muscle wall that is supposed to hold the organ in place, you have a hernia. (Source: excerpt from Hiatal Hernia: NIDDK) ... more about Hernia.

Hernia: General term for an organ protruding where it should not. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hernia is available below.

Symptoms of Hernia

• Protruding bulge
• Pain
• Discomfort
• Weakness
• Symptoms of a strangulated hernia:

See full list of 10 symptoms of Hernia

Medical Textbooks Online about Hernia

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Hernia?

• Misdiagnosis of Hernia
• Underlying causes of Hernia (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Hernia

• Congenital abdominal wall weakness
• Injury
• Excessive lifting
• Prior surgical
• Coughing too hard

See full list of 10 causes of Hernia

More information about causes of Hernia:

• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Hernia (2 listings)
• Underlying causes of Hernia
• Hernia as a complication caused by other conditions
• Hernia as a symptom

Treatments for Hernia

• Manipulating the hernia
• Supportive truss
• Surgical correction
• Hernioplasty
• Special diet - to reduce hernia size

See full list of 6 treatments for Hernia

Videos for Hernia

Patient Surveys for Hernia

• Patient Profile Survey
  Take Survey  View Results
• Survey about the symptoms of your Hernia
  Take Survey  View Results

Prognosis for Hernia

More about prognosis of Hernia

Reseach about Hernia

Visit our research pages for current research about Hernia treatments.

Clinical Trials for Hernia

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Hernia include:

• Watchful Waiting of Incisional Hernias - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• A Trial Comparing Combination Therapy of Acetaminophen Plus Ibuprofen Versus Tylenol #3 for the Treatment of Pain After Outpatient Surgery - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Tylenol #3,Combination Tylenol and Ibuprofen
• Randomized, Prospective Controlled Trial of Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Small Intestinal Submucosa (SIS) - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Study of a New Laparoscopic Technique for Parastomal Hernia Repair With Mesh - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Watchful Waiting Versus Open Tension-Free Repair of Inguinal Hernia in Asymptomatic or Minimally Symptomatic Men - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)

See full list of 38 Clinical Trials for Hernia

Statistics for Hernia

• Medical statistics for Hernia
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Hernia
• Death and Mortality statistics for Hernia
• Society statistics for Hernia

Types of Hernia

• Abdominal Hernia
• Rectal Hernia
• Hiatal hernia
• Inguinal hernia
• Umbilical hernia - occurring in newborns related to the umbilical cord

See full list of 10 Types of Hernia

Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Hernia

• Icon Health Sourcebook for Hernia

See all guides and ebooks for Hernia

Stories from Users Related to Hernia

• HELP I thinki have a hernia?
• Chunks of 'stuff' in my scrotum after hernia surgery...
• Could this be a hernia???
• Does this sound like a hernia?
• hernia question
• possible hernia
• Help...Hernia?
• Have hernia, but is this related..?
• Hernia #2
• Bad hernia surgery
• post Hernia
• hernia
• do i have a hernia?
• is it pudendal neuralgia or hernia surgery complication?
• Umbillicial Hernia
• I thought hernias were a simple procedure!
• Paraesophageal hernia

Related forums and stories:

• Digestive Conditions (99)
  • Help I cant eat!! Im scared..
  • Bloating/Distention/Intenstinal Gas
  • Upper left abdominal pain after eating
  • Pain below ribs (centre and right), upper and lower back
  • Gnawing Hunger Pangs!
  • More user stories

User Interactive Forums

Read about other experiences, ask a question about Hernia, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:

• I can not get a diagnosis. Please help.
• Tell us your medical story.
• Share your misdiagnosis story.
• What is the best treatment for this?
• See all the forums.

Article Excerpts about Hernia

When an organ pokes out past the muscle wall that is supposed to hold the organ in place, you have a hernia. (Source: excerpt from Hiatal Hernia: NIDDK)

Definitions of Hernia:

Rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes - (Source - WordNet 2.1)