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Hernia (Umbilical / Inguinal)
What is a hernia? A hernia occurs when a section of intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal muscles.
www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_hrnewborn/umbilica.cfm
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Upside: Very good summary on different types of hernias
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Umbilical hernia
Does your baby's bellybutton protrude when he or she cries? Don't be alarmed. This is a classic sign of an umbilical hernia ââ¬â a common and typically harmless condition.
www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00655.html
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Upside: Reviews symptoms and treatments of umbilical hernia
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Hernias
* What is a hernia? * Umbilical hernia - what do I need to know? * How common is the umbilical hernia? * Will it go away? * What's the treatment for umbilical hernias? * What is an inguinal hernia?
www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/health/hernias/
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Upside: Detailed article on causes, treatment and more on umbilical hernia
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Hernias
What is a hernia? What causes an inguinal hernia? How can I tell if my son has an inguinal hernia? What should I do about it? What else could cause swelling in the testicles? How can I tell if my ...
www.babycenter.com/0_hernias_1176787.bc
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Upside: Focuses on hernias in babies
Downside: Umbilical hernia information on the third page
Umbilical Hernia
- About umbilical hernia - Risk factors and causes - Signs and symptoms - Diagnosis methods - Treatment and prevention - Questions for your doctor
yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/umbilical-hernia.html
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Upside: Detailed article on umbilical hernia
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Understanding Hernia - the Basics
What Is a Hernia? In an umbilical hernia, part of the small intestine passes through the abdominal wall near the navel.
men.webmd.com/guide/understanding-hernia-basics
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Upside: Reviews various types of hernias with illustration
Downside: Limited umbilical hernia details
Umbilical hernia repair
* Illustrations * Definition * Description * Why the Procedure is Performed
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002935.htm
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Upside: Detailed information on umbilical hernia repair
Downside: Not specific to pregnancy
Hernias
What is a hernia? What causes an inguinal hernia? How can I tell if my son has an inguinal hernia? What should I do about it? What else could cause swelling in the testicles? How can I tell if my ...
www.babycenter.com/viewArticle.htm?articleId=1176787
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Upside: Detailed article on hernias - but not specific to umbilical hernia during pregnancy
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Umbilical Hernia
What is an umbilical hernia? The umbilical cord is a strong, flexible pipeline. It carries a mother's lifeblood to her child, and anything that might harm the child is removed by her mother.
www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=21&action=detail&ref=158
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Upside: Very good explanation on umbilical hernia
Downside: No information on diagnosis or treatment
Umbilical hernia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Umbilical hernia is a congenital malformation, especially common in infants of African descent,[1] and more frequent in boys.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbilical_hernia
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Upside: Explanation of umbilical hernia
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