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    Hernias

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    Hernias generally share the same general characteristic: a weakness or gap in the muscle layer that can allow tissue normally contained by the muscles to push through. Depending on the type and severity, hernias can be a mild irritation or a life-threatening condition requiring emergency surgery.

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    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Ventral (Abdominal) Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • How to Tell If You Have a Hernia

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