| Specialization General Hospital | Locality Lajpat Nagar Part 2 |
Hernia is a disease which occurs due to the weakness of the abdominal muscles or improper closure of membranes during birth. As a result the abdominal contents like intestine or omentum start coming out from the tear or the defect. Initially they present as bulges which come and go away when the patient stands or lies down respectively. If not treated intime, it becomes irreducible. It means the bulge will stay permanently. Abdominal hernias are most common, but can also occur in the upper thigh, middle abdomen, and groin areas (the area between the abdomen and thigh)..A hernia is usually not life-threatening, but it does not get better on its own. Surgery is always required to prevent or eliminate dangerous complications from a hernia.