Hernia
noun
A health condition when a part of the body sticks out through a muscle wall which is normally containing it, often causes pain and discomfort.
The doctor said he has a hernia in his lower abdomen and might need surgery.
Often appears as...
- hernia surgery
- hernia repair
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General
noun
A health condition when a part of the body sticks out through a muscle wall which is normally containing it, often causes pain and discomfort.
The doctor said he has a hernia in his lower abdomen and might need surgery.
Often appears as...
- hernia surgery
- hernia repair
Usage tips
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
A hernia is a medical issue, often discussed in health and medical contexts, not casual conversation.
After the examination, the surgeon confirmed the presence of a hernia.
Pro Tip 2/3Surgery Associated
A hernia may require surgery, so it's commonly associated with medical procedures and treatments.
The patient opted for laparoscopic hernia repair to reduce recovery time.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Discomfort
Mentioning a hernia usually implies physical pain or discomfort, which is important for empathetic communication.
She couldn't participate in the race due to a painful hernia.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
A hernia is a medical issue, often discussed in health and medical contexts, not casual conversation.
After the examination, the surgeon confirmed the presence of a hernia.
Pro Tip 2/3Surgery Associated
A hernia may require surgery, so it's commonly associated with medical procedures and treatments.
The patient opted for laparoscopic hernia repair to reduce recovery time.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Discomfort
Mentioning a hernia usually implies physical pain or discomfort, which is important for empathetic communication.
She couldn't participate in the race due to a painful hernia.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
A hernia is a medical issue, often discussed in health and medical contexts, not casual conversation.
After the examination, the surgeon confirmed the presence of a hernia.
Pro Tip 2/3Surgery Associated
A hernia may require surgery, so it's commonly associated with medical procedures and treatments.
The patient opted for laparoscopic hernia repair to reduce recovery time.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Discomfort
Mentioning a hernia usually implies physical pain or discomfort, which is important for empathetic communication.
She couldn't participate in the race due to a painful hernia.
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and the levels of certain hormones in their bodies. Obesity can cause hernias that disrupt the anti-reflux barrier of the gastroesophageal junction that normally protects against heartburn. Numerous medications, including those for asthma,
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and it goes back into the body. We save her life, and get her safely to the operating room. Here's the these disorders -- what is known is congenital diaphragmatic hernia --
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and it goes back into the body. We save her life, and get her safely to the operating room. Here's the these disorders -- what is known is congenital diaphragmatic hernia --
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Wayne Static
American Musician
It's just been really hard, 'cause I had a really hard year in 2012 where I had to have triple hernia surgery, and I was out of commission for a year; I couldn't walk, I couldn't sing, I couldn't do anything with work. So it was kind of a rough year.
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Joseph Pilates
German Businessman
By exercising your stomach muscles, you wring out the body, you don't catch colds, you don't get cancer, you don't get hernias. Do animals get hernias? Do animals go on diets?
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Bushwick Bill
American Musician
Because I'm short, I have a low center of gravity and I know how to use my weight. If I don't want nobody to pick me up, they can't. They'll catch a hernia trying.
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Nasser Hussain
British Athlete
I think I've broken every finger, and my wrist on a tennis court in Guyana, and at 33 you get other injuries like hernias and tennis elbow.
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Terry Funk
American Wrestler
I have had about 15 operations due to the wrestling profession, and I have a problem with an abdominal hernia.
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Terry Funk
American Wrestler
I was supposed to be on the 'All In' show, but I can't because of a problem with my abdominal hernia.
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Paul F. Tompkins
American Comedian
I have a hernia scar from when I was a kid. I had a hernia when I was like in fourth grade.
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Wayne Static
American Musician
I developed a really bad hernia. I had to cancel the tour and go have surgery.
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Richard Griffiths
English Actor
I've got this terrible hernia. People think it's a fat gut, but it's not.
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John Layfield
American Businessman
I tore my biceps and had two hernia surgeries.
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Wayne Static
American Musician
It's just been really hard, 'cause I had a really hard year in 2012 where I had to have triple hernia surgery, and I was out of commission for a year; I couldn't walk, I couldn't sing, I couldn't do anything with work. So it was kind of a rough year.
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Joseph Pilates
German Businessman
By exercising your stomach muscles, you wring out the body, you don't catch colds, you don't get cancer, you don't get hernias. Do animals get hernias? Do animals go on diets?
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Bushwick Bill
American Musician
Because I'm short, I have a low center of gravity and I know how to use my weight. If I don't want nobody to pick me up, they can't. They'll catch a hernia trying.
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Nasser Hussain
British Athlete
I think I've broken every finger, and my wrist on a tennis court in Guyana, and at 33 you get other injuries like hernias and tennis elbow.
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Terry Funk
American Wrestler
I have had about 15 operations due to the wrestling profession, and I have a problem with an abdominal hernia.
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Terry Funk
American Wrestler
I was supposed to be on the 'All In' show, but I can't because of a problem with my abdominal hernia.
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Paul F. Tompkins
American Comedian
I have a hernia scar from when I was a kid. I had a hernia when I was like in fourth grade.
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Wayne Static
American Musician
I developed a really bad hernia. I had to cancel the tour and go have surgery.
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Richard Griffiths
English Actor
I've got this terrible hernia. People think it's a fat gut, but it's not.
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John Layfield
American Businessman
I tore my biceps and had two hernia surgeries.
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