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Hernia: Introduction
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:
- more symptoms...»
See full list of 10 symptoms of Hernia
Hernia: Complications
Review possible medical complications related to Hernia:
- Strangulated hernia
- Gangrene
- Peritonitis
- Death
- more complications...»
Medical Textbooks Online about Hernia
Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Wrongly Diagnosed with Hernia?
- Misdiagnosis of Hernia
- Failure to diagnose Hernia
- Hidden causes of Hernia (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
- Undiagnosed: Hernia
Causes of Hernia
- Congenital abdominal wall weakness
- Injury
- Excessive lifting
- Prior surgical
- Coughing too hard
- more causes...»
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
- more treatments...»
See full list of 6 treatments for Hernia
Latest Treatments for Hernia
- IV fluid
- Nasogastric tube
- Preoperative antibiotics
- IV sedation
- Benzodiazepine
- more treatments...»
See full list of 11 latest treatments for Hernia
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Prognosis for Hernia
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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)
- more trials...»
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
- more types...»
See full list of 10 Types of Hernia
Curable Types of Hernia
Possibly curable types of Hernia include:
- Inguinal hernias
- Obturator hernia
- Epigastric hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Incisional hernia
- more types...»
Rare Types of Hernia:
Rare types of Hernia include:
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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)
- Hernia
- What is Hernia?
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- Prevalence and Incidence of Hernia
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- Prognosis of Hernia
- Types of Hernia
- Prevalence of Types of Hernia
- Incidence of Types of Hernia
- Causes of Hernia
- Risk Factors for Hernia
- Symptoms of Hernia
- Diagnostic Tests for Hernia
- Diagnosis of Hernia
- Signs of Hernia
- Complications of Hernia
- Misdiagnosis of Hernia
- Undiagnosed Hernia
- Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Hernia
- Misdiagnosis of Medication Causes of Hernia
- Medical Malpractice and Hernia
- Associated Conditions of Hernia
- Treatments for Hernia
- Doctors and Medical Specialists for Hernia
- Cure Research for Hernia
- Deaths from Hernia
- Statistics about Hernia
- Medical News Summaries About Hernia
- Hospital Statistics for Hernia
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- Glossary for Hernia
- Clinical Trials for Hernia
- Hiatal hernia (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Inguinal hernia (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Hiatal hernia (Handbook of Diseases)
- Inguinal hernia (Handbook of Diseases)
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