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Some Uncommon Symptoms of Hernia That You don't Know About

A hernia is very uncomfortable and a painful condition. It occurs when an internal body organ pushes itself into an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. The occurrence of hernia indicates weakness in the muscles, which may occur due to hereditary reasons, or procured due to the absence of adequate physical activity or after undergoing any major surgery. What are the most common types of hernias? Inguinal hernia: This type of hernia occurs when the intestine or the bladder projects through the abdominal wall or into the groin area. It is the most common type of hernia and occurs mostly in males. Femoral hernia: This hernia tends to develop when the intestine invades the canal carrying the femoral artery into the upper thigh area. This type of hernia is common in obese and pregnant females. Incisional hernia: This is also known as a ventral hernia. It appears when the intestine propels into the abdominal area at the same site of previous abdomin...

Losing Weight : Choosing the Right Option for Yourself!

As we know losing weight can be a difficult task for a lot of people. The World Health Organization has classified Obesity as a disease since it is now proven that excess weight is not just a lifestyle problem but it may be part of a spectrum of metabolic problems including Diabetes, High blood pressure, high cholesterol. Hence it is very important to maintain a healthy weight and know the options well. Most importantly you may need help choosing the option that is best for you. So what are the options? There are several options such as medical, endoscopic and surgical. However, if you choose any option you have to maintain a healthy diet and exercise. A healthy diet is a high protein low carbohydrate diet. The minimum recommended exercise to maintain weight is at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise 5 days a week. The medical options begin after being sure that you are not facing any disorder such as hypothyroidism or another hormonal disorder which causes weigh...