Somebody is said to have a hernia when an organ or tissue grows outside of the body cavity in which it is supposed to grow.  The most common area to get a hernia is in the abdomen.  Other forms of hernias include...

• Inguinal - in the groin area,
• Femoral - high on the thigh where the leg joins the body,
• Umbilical - near the navel or belly button,
• Incisional - after abdominal surgery.

For more information about hernia's please click on the links displayed below.  All links will open in a new window.

What is hernias?

• hernias explained
• hiatus hernia: what is it?
• surgical conditions : hernias