A hernia is a condition in which a part of an organ pushes through the opening of the organ wall made up of muscle tissue or membranous material. Hernias are usually treated surgically. If the blood supply at the herniated portion is cut off then it becomes a medical emergency. Muscle weakness and straining too hard at an activity can cause hernias. Familial factors are probably the most common contributory causes. Smoking and diabetes are lifestyle choices that impair the strength of our natural tissues and can contribute to the formation of hernias as well.
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