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MSH: Protrusion of tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the bone, muscular tissue, or the membrane by which it is normally contained. Hernia may involve tissues such as the ABDOMINAL WALL or the respiratory DIAPHRAGM. Hernias may be internal, external, congenital, or acquired.,CSP: protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most hernias occur in the abdomen. There are several types of hernias, including </p><ul> <li> Inguinal, the most common type, is in the groin </li> <li> Umbilical, around the belly button </li> <li> Incisional, through a scar </li> <li> <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hiatalhernia.html'>Hiatal</a>, a small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest. </li> <li> Congenital diaphragmatic, a birth defect that needs surgery </li></ul><p>Hernias are common. They can affect men, women a
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