How are hernias classified?

Hernias are classified based on their location, such as inguinal (groin), femoral (thigh), umbilical (navel), and incisional (following surgery). They can also be categorized by their reducibility, with reducible hernias able to be pushed back into the abdomen, while irreducible or incarcerated hernias cannot. Additionally, hernias may be classified as strangulated if blood supply to the trapped tissue is compromised, posing a serious health risk.