What is a hernia?


Question:
What is it called when something gets ruptured just below the rib cage?

Answers:
I had a hernia when I was 10. It is a weakened area of the body that causes an outpouching of the muscle underneath. It usually looks like a weird bump. The area you are talking about may be a hiatal hernia. It can be fixed. The surgery is quick and you should be back to good in about a week.
A hernia is a rupture in the intestinal lining of the bodys' abdominal wall. It is a small tear in the thin membrane lining of the intestinal wall that separates the intestinal organs and the muscles of the abdomen. When this occurs the intestines can squeeze through the opening and gets pinched by the body's muscles, this causes a serious painful problem. The only way to cure is surgery to repair the tear.


More Questions and Answers

The consumer health information on youqa.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007 YouQA.com -   Terms of Use -   Contact us

Health Resources