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How to Tell You Have a Hernia? Signs and Symptoms

A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that typically contains it. In some cases, this protrusion can be seen or felt from the outside ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dr. Roach: Hernia in the belly button results in an emergency surgery

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: I had a hernia in my belly button for 20 years that didn’t bother me until two weeks ago. Then, the pain hit, and the ...
New Scientist

We now know why a belly button becomes an 'innie'

Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical ...
Albany Democrat-Herald

To Your Good Health: Hernia in the belly button results in an emergency surgery

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a hernia in my belly button for 20 years that didn't bother me until two weeks ago. Then, the pain hit, and the belly button could not be pushed in. I waited until Monday to call ...