What is Ventral Hernia?

A ventral hernia is an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining. It can also develop in the abdominal wall around a previous incision where the abdominal muscles have weakened.

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Who has Ventral Hernia at PatientsLikeMe?

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Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
55% Females
45% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 0
20-29 years 0
30-39 years 0
40-49 years 2
50-59 years 3
60-69 years 0
70+ years 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 7

These charts show data from Ventral Hernia patients who have completed their condition history