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Ventral Hernia
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Hernia
Hernia of abdominal cavity
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Ventral Hernia
A lump in the abdomen is a soft bulge of tissue or a small, local area of swelling in the belly area.Abdominal hernia; Hernia- abdominal; Abdominal wall defects.Most often, a lump in the abdomen is caused by a hernia. A...
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Symptoms
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Abdominal Mass
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Causes
Most often, a lump in the abdomen is caused by a hernia. An abdominal hernia occurs when there is an area where the m...
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Seek appropriate care for chronic cough or for constipation if you have a hernia. Straining associated with these co...
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No Known Drug Therapy
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Risk Factors
Obesity
Ascites
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Complications
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal gangrene
Strangulation of intestine
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Prevention
Weight Reduction
Transverse abdominal incision
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Call your doctor if you have a lump in your abdomen that becomes larger, discolored, or painful.If you have a hernia,...
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Hernia
Diaphragmatic Hernia
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Femoral Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Inguinal Hernia
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Umbilical Hernia
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Ventral Hernia
Hernia of abdominal cavity
Diaphragmatic Hernia
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Femoral Hernia
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Gastroschisis
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Inguinal Hernia
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Ventral Hernia
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