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Inguinal Hernia

2002, On-line Publication, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/inguinalhernia/index.htm

Description:

This fact sheet discusses symptoms of inguinal hernia and how it can be treated. A hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a weak area in muscles in the abdomen. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin.

Availability information:

This publication is available only on the Internet.

Source:

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
2 Information Way
Bethesda MD 20892–3570

Phone number(s):

(301) 654-3810
(703) 738-4929 Fax
(800) 891-5389

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• DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND DISORDERS
• HERNIAS

NWHIC record number P-2316