HERNIA

Picture an old tire. Its outer wall is like the layers of tissue surrounding your abdomen, (the "abdominal wall"). The tire's inner tune is like the thin lining of your abdomen, the "peritoneum"). Instead of holding air, your abdomen holds the intestines and other vital organs. Most often, the outer wall is strong enough to keep these organs in place. But if the wall gets weak, a hernia may form... Dr Faruq is a consultant general surgeon with over 35 years experience in the field of abdominal surgery, hernia surgery and management of obesity.

Also known as: hernia sac

Primary location: Dubai United Arab Emirates