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Hernia summary
A hernia happens when a part of the body forces its way through a weak point in a muscle or tissue. Some hernias can sometimes be seen as a lump that can be pushed back in, but many hernias don’t cause any symptoms at all. Many types exist, including femoral, umbilical and hiatus hernias.
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