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hernia

English translation of hernia

hernia

The Spanish word 'hernia' translates to 'hernia' in English. It refers to a medical condition that occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Hernias are most common in the abdomen, but they can also appear in the upper thigh, belly button, and groin areas. Most hernias are not immediately life-threatening, but they don't go away on their own and can require surgery to prevent potentially serious complications.


Example sentences using: hernia

Creo que tengo una hernia porque me duele mucho el abdomen.

English translation of Creo que tengo una hernia porque me duele mucho el abdomen.

I believe I have a hernia because my abdomen hurts a lot.

This is a common phrase that someone might use to express their suspicion that they have a hernia, due to the presence of abdominal pain, which is one of the telltale symptoms of a hernia.

Mi padre tuvo que someterse a una cirugía por una hernia la semana pasada.

English translation of Mi padre tuvo que someterse a una cirugía por una hernia la semana pasada.

My father had to undergo surgery for a hernia last week.

In this sentence, the speaker shares that their father had to have surgery because of a hernia. Surgery is often required to treat a hernia, especially if the hernia is large or causing severe symptoms.

El médico me diagnosticó con una hernia después de hacerme varios exámenes.

English translation of El médico me diagnosticó con una hernia después de hacerme varios exámenes.

The doctor diagnosed me with a hernia after doing several tests.

This sentence describes a common scenario where a person has been diagnosed with a hernia by a doctor following a series of tests. Diagnostic tests for hernias might include physical exams, imaging tests like ultrasounds, or lab tests.

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