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 ...

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 ...

Hernias can develop in any part of the abdomen, but the groin, navel or the site of a previous surgery are the most frequent locations. Symptoms include a bulge, mild pain or pressure and numbness, ...

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

When he was just three months old, Lucy Muthoni's son, who is now six years old, developed a swelling on his umbilical cord which expanded whenever he cried. "My son used to cry and sometimes cough at ...

It’s the time of year when indoor and outdoor chores can require some heavy lifting. Whether you’re spring cleaning your house or getting your yard ready for warmer weather, you may be moving ...

Despite the scene in Friends where Joey develops an agonizing hernia, not all hernias are painful. A hiatal hernia, which affects 50 percent of adults over age 50, won’t often directly cause pain. But ...

Hernias are a common medical condition, affecting over five million people in the United States, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. When someone has a hernia, it means an organ or ...

A hiatal hernia is an enlarged opening in your diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that contracts when you breathe. Organs in your belly push through this opening and into your chest. There are two main ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near where your abdomen meets your thigh. It’s less common in women because this area is smaller in females.

A painful hernia can occur when tissue pushes through an opening in the lower abdomen. Hernias can develop in any part of the abdomen, but the groin, navel or the site of a previous surgery are the ...