Types

• Inguinal hernia: a bulge in the groin that may reach the scrotum (more common in men)



• Femoral hernia: a bulge below the groin (more common in women)



• Umbilical hernia: is hernia at belly button



• Incisional hernia: a bulging through the scar of previous abdominal surgery / operation



• Hiatal or Hiatus hernia: an opening in the diaphragm through which the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity