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If it’s above the belt, you may have a ventral or abdominal hernia.

Ventral or abdominal hernias occur when the intestine pushes through a weakening in the abdominal wall. They are frequently referred to as incisional hernias because the bulge often occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision.
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If it’s around your belly button, you may have an umbilical hernia.

Umbilical hernias occur around the navel and are common in women during or after pregnancy. They are often referred to as "outies".
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If it’s below the belt, you may have a groin or inguinal hernia.

A groin or inguinal hernia can occur on one or both sides of the groin or scrotum. The majority of hernias are in this area and are most common in men. An inguinal hernia may be unilateral, occuring on one side of the groin, or bilateral, occuring on both sides of the groin.
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If it’s near the top of your leg, you may have a femoral hernia.

Femoral hernias are most common in women and occur when there is a weakness near the femoral artery in the upper thigh.
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If you experience gastric reflux, you may have a hiatal or paraesophageal hernia.

Hiatal and Paraesophageal hernias occur when the stomach and esophagus slide up through the diaphragm into the chest. Common symptoms are heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). (Learn more)

If it’s along the incision line from a previous surgery, you may have an incisional hernia.

Ventral or abdominal hernias occur when the intestine pushes through a weakening in the abdominal wall. They are frequently referred to as incisional hernias because the bulge often occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision.
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Giving you the facts about hernias and treatment options Welcome to the hernia resource center. Here you can learn more about the different kinds of hernias, get answers to frequently aked questions, and find out how advancements in hernia repair technology are making early treatment a smart option. What type of hernia do you have? Click on a highlighter area below to learn more about that specific type of hernia If you experience gastric reflux, you may have a hiatal or paraesophageal hernia. Hiatal and Paraesophageal hernias occur when the stomach and esophagus slide up through the diaphragm into the chest. Common symptoms are heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). (Learn more) If it’s above the belt, you may have a ventral or abdominal hernia. Ventral or abdominal hernias occur when the intestine pushes through a weakening in the abdominal wall. They are frequently referred to as incisional hernias because the bulge often occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision. (Learn more) If it’s above the belt, you may have a ventral or abdominal hernia. Ventral or abdominal hernias occur when the intestine pushes through a weakening in the abdominal wall. They are frequently referred to as incisional hernias because the bulge often occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision. (Learn more) If it’s around your belly button, you may have an umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernias occur around the navel and are common in women during or after pregnancy. They are often referred to as "outies". (Learn more) If it’s along the incision line from a previous surgery, you may have an incisional hernia. Ventral or abdominal hernias occur when the intestine pushes through a weakening in the abdominal wall. They are frequently referred to as incisional hernias because the bulge often occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision. (Learn more) If it’s below the belt, you may have a groin or inguinal hernia. A groin or inguinal hernia can occur on one or both sides of the groin or scrotum. The majority of hernias are in this area and are most common in men. An inguinal hernia may be unilateral, occuring on one side of the groin, or bilateral, occuring on both sides of the groin. (Learn more) If it’s near the top of your leg, you may have a femoral hernia. Femoral hernias are most common in women and occur when there is a weakness near the femoral artery in the upper thigh. (Learn more) If you experience gastric reflux, you may have a hiatal or paraesophageal hernia. Hiatal and Paraesophageal hernias occur when the stomach and esophagus slide up through the diaphragm into the chest. Common symptoms are heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). (Learn more) If it’s along the incision line from a previous surgery, you may have an incisional hernia. Ventral or abdominal hernias occur when the intestine pushes through a weakening in the abdominal wall. They are frequently referred to as incisional hernias because the bulge often occurs at the site of a previous surgical incision. (Learn more) If it’s near the top of your leg, you may have a femoral hernia. Femoral hernias are most common in women and occur when there is a weakness near the femoral artery in the upper thigh.