Hernias
can be either internal or external. An external hernia is where the
buildup of gases, such as air, falls out of a hole that forms in the
wall of your abdomen (pelvic cavity). When this happens, it’s called an
inguinal hernia. Internal hernias don’t form from outside in but are
defects that form from within out. A hinged hernia is a type of internal
hernia where part of the intestine sticks through something else like a
bone or the opening of an organ. The other parts of the intestine
should be able to pass throug...
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