Hernia when simply defined is a weakness/defect in abdominal wall through which insides can protrude and cause all sorts of symptoms such as pain, digestive issues, intestinal obstruction (life threatening emergency). This weakness can develop due to any prior surgery on the abdominal wall or may develop through natural weakness in abdominal wall such as Belly button hernia, inguinal hernia etc. Most patients will notice a bulge or fullness in the affected weakened area which is progressively enlarging and maybe associated with discomfort or even pain. Sometimes this bulge is reducible and sometimes it never goes away. This is a surgical issue and needs to be evaluated by a herniologist (surgeon specialized in treatment of hernia). Once the diagnosis is confirmed and the patient is medically fit to undergo surgery, host of surgical options are available.