A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Abdominal wall hernias
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An abdominal wall hernia is an opening or area of weakness in the abdominal wall through which abdominal contents can protrude.
An abdominal wall hernia causes a noticeable bulging but little discomfort.
The diagnosis is made by physical examination and sometimes ultrasonography or a computed tomography scan.
Treatment involves surgery to repair the hernia.(See also Overview of Gastrointestinal Emergencies.)
Abdominal hernias are very common, particularly among men. There are about 700,000 hernia operations each year in the United States. Hernias are usually named for the area in which they occur.
The abdominal wall is thick and tough in most places, so hernias usually occur in an area of weakness where a previous opening has closed. Heavy lifting or straining may make a hernia more obvious but does not cause a hernia to form.
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