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A ventral hernia is an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining. It can also develop in the abdominal wall around a previous incision where the abdominal muscles have weakened, or a torn muscle area.
How do members experience ventral hernia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ventral hernia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ventral hernia*
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A ventral hernia is an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining. It can also develop in the abdominal wall around a previous incision where the abdominal muscles have weakened, or a torn muscle area.
Common symptoms reported by people with ventral hernia
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for ventral hernia
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Compare treatments taken by people with ventral hernia
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have ventral hernia through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with ventral hernia? Members in the forum might have the answers.