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An inguinal hernia is an abnormal protrusion through a weakness in the abdominal wall into the groin. The protrusion contains a cavity (the hernial sac) which can fill with abdominal contents. Typically, hernias are more obvious when standing or straining (such as coughing, heavy lifting) forcing fatty tissue or bowel into the sac.

An umbilical hernia is an abnormal protrusion through a weakness in the abdominal wall which is at or near the umbilicus. The protrusion contains a cavity (the hernial sac) which can fill with abdominal contents (fat, intestines or both).

A ventral hernia is an abnormal protrusion through a weakness in the abdominal wall which most commonly occurs in the midline of the abdomen anywhere between the breastbone and the pubic bone.

Your gallbladder is a small organ which sits under the liver in the right upper abdomen. If the gallbladder is not working properly, small, hard deposits called gallstones can form on the inside. This is a common condition. Gallstones can cause health problems which may require surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Hemorrhoids are enlarged or swollen veins in the anal canal. The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are rectal bleeding, itching, and pain. You may be able to see or feel hemorrhoids around the outside of the anus, or they may be hidden from view, inside the rectum.