Femoral Hernia
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A hernia is any type of abnormal protrusion of part of an organ or
tissue through the structures that normally contain it. A weak spot or opening
in a body wall allows part of the organ or tissue to bulge through. Hernias may
develop in almost any area of the body, but they most frequently occur ....
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.... in heavy lifting or coughing, can cause the intestine to be forced
through the weakened opening.
Diagnosis of a hernia is usually done by a visual examination and by
studying the patients medical history. Sometimes the hernia will be pinched, or
strangulated, resulting in pain and nausea. Other times it may hardly be
noticeable. Treatment usually involves manually manipulating the protruding
portion of the intestine back to the proper place or the surgical repair of the
muscle wall through ....
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