A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other body part protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that typically contains it. In some cases, this protrusion can be seen or felt from the outside ...

An inguinal hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a hole in the abdominal wall of the groin. There are two types of inguinal hernias: Indirect inguinal hernias — usually ...

There are more than 1 million hernia surgeries every year in the U.S. alone. Eight hundred thousand of those are to treat the most common type, an inguinal hernia. Inguinal hernias affect all ages, ...

Inguinal hernias (groin hernias) can be more than just a pain — they can put you in the hospital if ignored too long. The most common of all hernias, they occur when organs bulge through a weak spot ...

Hernia is among the most-prevalent surgical issues in Indian adults. Leaving it untreated can invite fatal complications ...

An inguinal hernia is a lump in the groin region, caused by the protrusion of the abdominal cavity fat or intestine, along with its peritoneal covering, and associated fluid, through the abdominal ...

"An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of peritoneal sac or bowel through a defect of the inguinal canal. Defects do not close spontaneously and progressive enlargement increases the risk of ...

Heavy lifting can be common this time of year. Maybe you recently moved your furniture to make room for a Christmas tree or sifted through a stack of totes and boxes to find all of your holiday ...

Q: I had heartburn, and my doctor told me I have a “hiatal hernia.” I thought hernias caused pain and swelling in the groin. Could my doctor be wrong? A: Any doctor’s diagnosis can be wrong, present ...