
08/12/2025
A hernia occurs when tissue or an organ, like your intestines, pushes past muscle and pops out, creating a bulge. Hernias usually happen in your abdominal area or groin. The bump can emerge when your body is in certain positions or when you’re doing certain physical activities like coughing, lifting or straining.
A hernia may be painful, but some don’t cause any discomfort at all, says Stanley W. Ashley, M.D., a surgeon and professor emeritus at Harvard Medical School.
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