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Get answers to common questions about hernia symptoms and treatment.
A hernia is an area in the abdominal wall that is weak, resulting in a bulge under the surface of the skin. There are three areas where this can occur:
Hernias can be caused by:
There is no race or sex that is at a significantly greater risk of developing hernias
Symptoms may include:
Surgery is the only effective treatment for hernias. Hernias do not get better, and do not go away. In fact, they can get worse. Severe pain that does not go away may indicate the need for immediate emergency surgery.
Treatment options include:
Outpatient surgery for hernias usually involves discomfort in the area of the incision for a few days to a week. Each person recovers from surgery differently. Open surgery, which does require hospitalization, can take considerably longer.
Complications may include:
