Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than 1.6 million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows internal tissues ...

Benjamin Miller, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and fellowship with the Cleveland Clinic ...

Constipation and strain during bowel movements can increase your risk for a hernia, a bulge of tissue that pushes through the muscle. A hernia leading to new or additional constipation can be a sign ...