An inguinal hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a hole in the abdominal wall of the groin. There are two types of inguinal hernias: Indirect inguinal hernias — usually ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - St. Vincent surgeon Dr. Christine Gupta says every day patients reveal a lot of confusion about hernias. "A lot of people think that a hernia is something that needs to be ...

A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle. Many hernias are in the lower abdomen and are especially common among men. In fact, about 25 ...

An abdominal hernia is when an internal organ, often the intestines or bladder, pokes through the wall of muscle that usually keeps it in. Most are inguinal hernias (occurring in the lower abdominal ...

With plans for spring cleaning, remodeling, and other ambitious projects on the horizon, heavy lifting is a possibility. Along with the risk of back injury, many people may suffer from a hernia.

Giant recurrent hernias carry significant dangers and demand sophisticated surgical approaches. Medical authorities describe ...

SUNDAY, Jan. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Moving a heavy object or even coughing can result in a medical condition known as a hernia. While it's common, many people don't know what a hernia is, ...

A sports hernia is a tear or strain of your muscle, ligament, or tendon in your groin area or lower abdomen. You don’t need to play sports to get a sports hernia, but it’s more common in people who ...

Hernia surgery can be done in as little as 30–45 minutes, and you’ll usually be able to head home the same day. Following hernia repair surgery, you’ll need at least a week or two before you can ...

Avoiding chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair can be achieved by following a few fundamental tenets, according to Kaela Blake, MD.

Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical ...