Exercise, weight control, and a good diet make them less likely. While they can sometimes be treated without surgery, hernias do not repair themselves and can lead to serious, even life-threatening, conditions. So if you have a hernia, it's important to see your doctor. Inner Tube A hernia is like an inner tube bulging out of a hole in an old tire. One part of the body slips through the outer wall, usually of the abdomen, into another part of the body.
Hernia is more likely with age, obesity, muscle weakness, and hereditary factors.
Hernias are especially common in men, infants, and pregnant women. For men, the inguinal hernia , in the lower abdomen on one side of the groin, is most typical. If you have a hernia, you'll probably know it. There will be a bulge which you can see and feel under the skin. It may hurt when you try to move or lift something heavy, cough, or strain while moving your bowels.