Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than 1.6 million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

In general, there are several types of hernias. Any of these types can develop during pregnancy, although some are quite rare. Each type occurs in different areas of the body, and the symptoms may ...

The two most common symptoms of Incisional hernias are discomfort and a bulge. The bulge of an incisional hernia is located in the incision itself. Typically, there are no symptoms on awakening ...

A 62-year-old man with a parastomal hernia at the site of a urinary conduit and symptoms of urinary obstruction lasting ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when a portion of the intestine or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal ...

Small femoral hernias usually do not cause symptoms, but if the hernia is larger, you may notice a lump in your groin area ...

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The Center for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CCDH) at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is an inpatient center ...

The major symptom of a hiatal hernia is acid reflux, which is stomach acid that goes backward into the esophagus. So, the treatment for a symptomatic hiatal hernia is also the treatment for acid ...

The Baylor Medicine Hernia Center offers comprehensive care for a vast array of hernias, ranging from simple to complex abdominal wall problems, including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, ventral ...

Considering taking supplements to treat hiatal hernia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of hiatal hernia. Follow the links to read common uses ...