Hernia

A hernia, or as some people call it, a rupture, is a weakness in the wall of the abdomen. It allows intestines or other tissues from inside the abdomen to bulge through the weakened area. The two most frequent places for hernia in children are the bellybutton and the groin. Hernias may also occur at [...]

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The Large Intestines

The large intestines connect with the small intestines in the lower right part of the abdomen. They then extend up the right side of the abdomen to an area beneath the liver, cross the abdomen to the left side high up near the diaphragm, and, finally, extend down the left side of the abdomen all [...]

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