In a message dated 11/09/1999 7:46:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< I am just learning about all the different diets.  However my doctors says
 it is caused by eating right before going to bed.
ESPECIALLY IF THE FOOD IS HIGH IN CARBOHYDRATES
  Another cause I hear is
 from lifting something very heavy.  I am just learning myself.
THIS IS AN INGUINAL HERNIA ---IN THE GROIN ; ALSO UMBILICAL HERNIA---AT THE
BELLY-BUTTON---THESE ARE NOT RELATED TO DIET/MEALS/NUTRITION----THE PROBLEM
IS MOST OFTEN CONGENITAL FOR INGUINAL HERNIAS.>>