The United States has by far the largest correctional system in the world. It is so large, in fact, so sprawling and dispersed, so administratively complex that just how many people are incarcerated is uncertain. The most commonly cited statistic is that are about 2.3 million inmates on any given day.
Most often, a lump in the abdomen is caused by a hernia. An abdominal hernia occurs when there is a weak spot in the abdominal wall. This allows the internal organs to bulge through the muscles of the abdomen. A hernia may appear after you strain, or lift something heavy, or after a long period of coughing. Inguinal hernia appears as a bulge in the groin or scrotum.
Source. Ventral hernia may develop to a number of reasons. A lot of system disorders may contribute to give rise to herniation inside the abdomen. The common causes for hernia development include: 1  Weakening of Abdominal Walls. 2  When the walls of the abdominal cavity becomes weaker, it may lead to the development of hernia. 3  Infected Surgical Wound. 4  A ventral hernia may also occur if a surgical wound in the body of a person gets infected after operation. 5  Hematoma.