A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place.

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The most common symptom of a hernia includes

• A bulge in the affected area which became prominent on standing and disappears on lying down. 

• MIld pain  or discomfort.

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Risk factors include:

• Picking up heavy objects (especially lifting them in the wrong way and with weak muscles)

• Overuse of the same muscle

• Strained movement (such as ongoing coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, or constipation)

• Being overweight or having poor nutrition

• Use of tobacco

• Having part of your organ or tissue push through a cut from surgery (incisional hernia)

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Preventive measures include

• Avoiding straining (such as ongoing coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, or constipation)

• Weight reduction.

• Avoid lifting heavy weight.

• Avoid tobacco.

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Treatment

• Laparoscopic Repair using a mesh with small holes.

• Open repair using mesh.