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Hernia means a defect in the abdominal wall through which the contents come out.

A swelling in the tummy (abdomen) or the groin which appears or increases on standing and reduces or disappears on lying down is a hernia.

Hernia occurs due to a weakness in your muscles.  It can be due to several reasons including previous surgeries, multiple pregnancies, old age, sudden strain on abdominal muscles, family history & others.

Validated by: Dr Manu Shankar, Consultant-General surgery, Fortis Faridabad