It is said that hernias occur mainly on the right side of the body. Is this true? How likely 2b on the left?
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a hernia, is a rip in the muscle wall that allows either intestine or if very large organs to pouch out causing the "bubble". there's no data on % of left side or right side abdominal herniation but its more common in males then females and in males of color 1:6 will be born with a umbilical hernia. they need to be repaired due to greater risk of "strangulation" of tightening of the muscle around the puch, thus cutting off blood supply leading to a necrotic state.
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There is only one appendix, and it is usually found slightly to the left of the center of your lower abdomen. There are exceptions, however, so if you are having problems and suspect appendicitis but because it's on the right side, you dismiss that possibility, you could be making a serious mistake. Mirror twins are mirror images of each other, with the organs reversed as well as the surface features. Problem is, there are many more mirror twins than anyone realized until quite recently. You may have been a single birth, but have been part of a mirror twin pair in utero and the other twin has been lost, shortly after conception. Some scientists have suggested that the 'mirror' aspect is what produces right or left handedness as well. \nInteresting thought, isn't it?
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Are you sure it is a hernia?\nI have had a hiatal hernia for 40 years that does not bother me. If it is in your lower abdomin you should probably have it fixed. It could be dangerous if your intestine is strangulated! Even deadly. The lower abdomen is the place where they are the most dangerous.
688592
It's also possible that you have a hernia.  Is there any bulging in the area?  If so, I'd go sea a doctor.
600044
Ladies can get hernias for the same reasons as men.. weakness in muscle wall.. often in the abdomen. After repair operation .. no heavy lifting for a few weeks until tissue is allowed to heal .. then increasing strain on affected area is encouraged to promote to full activity again.
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It is possible, but I really doubt it.  Lumbar surgeries are done with the patient on their stomach, and the surgeon cuts into the back.  Inguinal hernias are caused by loops of the small intestine pushing their way through the inginal canal, which consists of layers of tough connective tissue in the lower abdomen, which is on the front of the body.  Unless the surgeon happened to miss by about 10 inches and make cuts into your anterior abdomen, it wouldn't cause inginal hernias.
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Generally hernia repair is very safe surgery, but-as with any surgery-the risk of complications increases if the patient smokes, is obese, is very young or very old, uses alcohol heavily, or uses illicit drugs.\n\nAs with any surgery, there exists the possibility of excessive bleeding and infection after the surgery. In inguinal and femoral hernia repair, a slight risk of damage to the testicles or their blood supply exists for male patients. Accidental damage may be caused to the intestinal tract, but generally complications are few.\n\nThe outcome of surgery depends on the age and health of the patient and on the type of hernia. Although most hernias can be repaired without complications, hernias recur in 10-20% of people who have had hernia surgery.
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No it isn't strictly normal but equally is something that does occaionally occur.  You should go back and consult your doctor and ask for their advise as to the best route forwards.  Possible repeat xrays or more physio or even acupuncture.  Whatever you decide make sure you don't just sit it out, if I had done that i would have lost the use of my left arm!!!
490877
Could be an umbilical hernia, which requires very minor outpatient surgery to repair. I suggest you see a doctor to find out. Good luck!
146005
Depending on where your hernia is, there are umbilical hernia's, hernia's near the groin. There are many kinds of hernias, but a typical hernia is a tear in the muscle that separates the abdomen from the groin. An abdominal organ pushes through the hole and is felt as a bulge in the groin. When the person lies down, the organ settles back into the abdomen. The repair is to close the hole. After the repair no muscles are seriously affected but you have to be careful of a reoccurrence.\nIf no procedure is done and the organ becomes trapped and cannot return to the abdomen, it is possible that blood flow can be cut off. This can result in a condition called strangulation, a life-threatening emergency. There are many different ways to repair a hernia, sometimes a mesh screen is used. Your best bet is to discuss with your doctor what type of hernia you have and what your options are then you can research what you think is the best procedure for you from there. Good Luck!
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What kind of hernia do you have? There are many different kinds. Hiatal hernia's and inguinal hernias for example are very different, and have different treatments. As always make an appointment to see your physician. I don't know what sort you have, but if you are in any serious pain go sooner rather than later. Some herniations are more dangerous than others. Get checked out.\n\nEDIT: Well if you haven't been examined by a physician, I suggest this first of course. Surgical repair may or may not be an option for you, this depends on a number of reasons, that I will not go in to. Your best source of info is from the surgeon who evaluated  your hernia.
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It's usually on the lower right side of your abdomen, but some people have it on their left side (those with "situs inversus" which means their organs are on opposite sides from normal).
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YES, get a second opinion!!!  It's unusual for an adult to have an umbilical hernia.  A hernia is a tear in the muscle and the protrusion is his intestine coming through the tear.  In children, this will naturally heal as they grow (most of the time).  In adults, it will probably need a repair which is no big deal.  However, it can get larger and that intestine can become "strangled" and lose circulation.  Then you have severe problems. See a surgeon.  God Bless.
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Its a hernia get him to the hospital NOW! My son had this too. He nearly died cos it nearly strangulated. At least get him checked.\n\nIf need be get him to a different hospital and get him checked for a hernia. Tell them it keeps coming and going thats what hernias do.
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Have you ever had a hernia or near hernia? I was told I came very close to getting a hernia after lifting a heavy object away from my body many years ago. Ever since that time I get tenderness in my testicle on that side whnever I overexert myself. I can never quite determine if the pain is coming directly from the testicle or somewhere along the tubes that travel from that point up to the stomach wall where a hernia occurs. I went to see a doctor many years ago who gave me antibiotics thinking I might have a low level infection somewhere and it seemed to make an improvement at the time. But I still get the tenderness from time to time now. I don't belioeve I have an enlargement though. I would check yourself for "lumps" in the scrotal sac in addition to the testicle (compare each side). Any additioal lump is definitely a problem.
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I think it's the left side. I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for, but check out the website below.
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That's not necessarily true. It kind of depends on what side of your body you use most. Right-handed people tend to work the right side of their bodies more than the left side. So the right right side has slightly more muscle than the left therefore it's bigger. I'm right-handed, but I use my left hand for colorguard, rifle team and billiards, so my left forearm and hand are larger than my right. And, then again, humans aren't perfect. God (if you believe in Him) made us this way. No two things are exactly the same.