A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that typically contains it. In some cases, this protrusion can be seen or felt from the outside ...

Despite the scene in Friends where Joey develops an agonizing hernia, not all hernias are painful. A hiatal hernia, which affects 50 percent of adults over age 50, won’t often directly cause pain. But ...

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A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. This condition can develop in various parts of the body but is most commonly ...