Understanding Hernias
Sam You
Institute of Technology
April 4, 2017
When a person hears the word, “hernia”, it is very likely that the only knowledge that person has about hernia is that it is a protrusion of an organ through the abdominal area of the body. What people do not realize is that hernias can be more than just a physical abnormality; it can also be very harmful. Some hernia may lead to other severe medical complications that will possibly require the treatment of surgery. There are many different types of hernias, such as inguinal, incisional, femoral, umbilical, and hiatal. Hernias are differentiated by its location and severity and reasons for how it is formed. Along with the many types of existing hernias, there
Sam You
Institute of Technology
April 4, 2017
When a person hears the word, “hernia”, it is very likely that the only knowledge that person has about hernia is that it is a protrusion of an organ through the abdominal area of the body. What people do not realize is that hernias can be more than just a physical abnormality; it can also be very harmful. Some hernia may lead to other severe medical complications that will possibly require the treatment of surgery. There are many different types of hernias, such as inguinal, incisional, femoral, umbilical, and hiatal. Hernias are differentiated by its location and severity and reasons for how it is formed. Along with the many types of existing hernias, there