If you feel something is coming out from inside and under ur skin and going back inside after pushing then its hernia. If hernia doesnot go in then it gets obstructed. Which will call pain.
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Hernia is a abnormal outpouching of contents of abdomen.
1. Symptoms - abnormal swelling protruding in the abdomen area, can be found also lower abdomen just a above thighs. The swelling may increase during coughing or straining.
2. Pain in hernia occurs when blood supply reduces to the hernia, when intestine in the hernia is blocked or fat gets stuck in hernia or infection.
Hernia is usually identified by doctor. Self diagnosis is dangerous.
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If a person finds a swelling in the abdomen, visit a surgeon for better evaluation.
Health Tips
To prevent hernia, one should avoid smoking, avoid straining in toilet, do exercises to keep muscles in tone, good nutritious diet.
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