The term hernia is often used to describe a weakening of the muscles in the abdominal wall, through which a part of the intestines or other tissues protudes, creating a bulge. The abdominal weakness may be caused by age , heavy lifting, obesity, or a previous surgical incision. A hernia can either be reducible – meaning that it can be pushed back into the abdomen, or non reducible , which means that it cannot be pushed back. A r=non reducible hernia can eventually cut off the blood supply to the effected tissue until the tissue dies and requires  emergency medical attention. the only way to treat a non reducible hernia is with surgery. Read More