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A hernia happens when an organ pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle.

means A condition where an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle or tissue meant to hold it in place.

from From Latin 'hernia,' meaning rupture — and behind that, likely related to an older Indo-European root touching on torn or protruding flesh. The Latin word passed directly into English medical use, basically unchanged, which is why it still sounds a little clinical and a little alarming at once.

common site
groin area, roughly 75 percent of cases
cause
weak spot plus pressure, not just lifting heavy
fix
usually mesh surgery, rarely fixes itself
risk sign
bulge that vanishes lying down, returns standing
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