A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.

The Fix: Getting rid of reflux may be as simple as cutting out or reducing trigger foods. Your doctor may also prescribe acid ...

How to get VA benefits ... The most common type of hernia in veterans is the inguinal hernia, located between the abdomen and groin. Other types include epigastric, femoral, hiatal, incisional ...

Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

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After losing five stone in weight, the £15,000 surgery, which also included breast augmentation and a hernia repair ... Joanne wanted to get rid of the flab around her waist for good and felt ...

The dietary recommendations for hiatal hernia tend to mirror those for GERD. These include eating foods that help reduce or dilute stomach acids. High-fiber foods increase satiety (a feeling of ...

Meshes used in surgery to reinforce soft or weak tissues such as hernia repairs using the open or laparoscopy approach. The double-layered structure means that the device is especially indicated ...

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Rigid or semi-rigid round preshaped meshes (5 cm diameter), with eccentric or central eye. These are indicated for medium-large indirect inguinal hernias in males: they reduce the dimensions of an ...

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