A hernia occurs when the stomach, intestine, or other organ in your abdomen pokes through a tear or weak spot in the muscle.

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

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

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

A 4-year-old boy in a collision with a speeding motorcycle as he crossed the road was referred to our hospital from a ...

Small femoral hernias usually do not cause symptoms, but if the hernia is larger, you may notice a lump in your groin area near your upper thigh. You may also feel discomfort lifting heavy objects ...

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

Dr Leah Kaylor explains that gravity plays a crucial role in sleeping with GERD and suggests: “Keeping your upper body ...

A woman was given surprising news after her friend urged her to go to the doctors. Maisie Baxter, 20, from Woolton, runs her ...

I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having almost daily ...

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 ...