Abdominal wall weakness
• Abdominal wall weakness is likely a hernia (weakening) of the tissues of the abdominal wall.
• Abdominal hernias are also called ventral hernias.
• Abdominal hernias can develop after abdominal surgery at the site of the incision.
• Abdominal hernias may develop from slow deterioration of the abdominal muscles and the tendons holding them in place.
• Abdominal hernias are often noted with a linear protrusion coming up form the belly button.
• Abdominal hernia can be repaired with surgery.
• Abdominal hernia usually do not cause symptoms.
• Abdominal hernia may improve with abdominal muscle exercises.
• Umbilical hernias are ventral hernias at the belly button.
Posted on November 4, 2008
