Hernias can make you feel bloated and gassy, like there’s pressure in your abdomen that can only be relieved by burping or passing gas. Hernias happen when fatty tissue or parts of an organ squeeze ...

Hernia is a common problem. It causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. Treatment for a hernia may include watchful waiting or surgery. It can often be harmless and pain-free, but at times it ...

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Suki Waterhouse recently said that she got a hernia from wearing tight pants. This is far from the only surprising way people can develop a hernia. The health issue needs to be corrected with surgery.

Many people mistake abdominal bulges for gas or bloating, but a GI surgeon has warned that this could actually be a hernia, ...

Getting a hernia sounds like the opposite of a good time, so people paid attention when Suki Waterhouse recently revealed that she got one from wearing tight pants. “‘Suki you never tweet anymore,’” ...

You’re eating a quick lunch and you get a weird sensation — you feel not only nauseated but also like something is stuck in the middle of your chest. You could chalk it up to eating too fast, but if ...

A hiatal hernia cannot be self-diagnosed with a physical exam and may be potentially dangerous. Instead, you should see a doctor if you experience symptoms of a hiatal hernia, such as indigestion, ...

The diaphragm is a thin layer of muscle and tissue that separates the chest and abdominal cavities. It is the main muscle the body uses to breathe. When a child has a congenital diaphragmatic hernia ( ...

Although it’s not fully clear why you get a Schatzki ring, there are a few theories. One cause might be gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This is an ongoing condition where stomach acid and ...