Hernia Surgery in Novi, MI

What Is a Hernia?

A hernia is a protrusion of part of an organ through the muscle wall that surrounds it. A hernia occurs when tissue bulges out through an opening in the muscles. Any part of the abdominal wall can weaken and develop a hernia, but the most common sites are the groin Inguinal, the navel  (adult-umbilical Hernia or ventral_hernia) and a previous surgical incision site. A ventral hernia is a bulge through an opening in the muscles on the abdomen. The hernia can occur at a past incision site (incisional), above the navel (epigastric), or other weak muscle sites (primary abdominal).

What Are the Types of Hernia?

• Hiatal – Upper abdomen, below the breast line
• Umbilical – Above/Below or around the belly button
• Inguinal – Located in the groin or scrotum area
• Ventral – Areas near the belly button

What Are the Symptoms of a Hernia?

• Visible bulge on the abdomen, especially with coughing or straining
• Visible bulge at the groin or scrotum
• Pain or pressure at the hernia site