Types of hernias include those affecting the abdominal wall, thigh, intestine, umbilical cord, and surgical incisions. Here, we’ll discuss different areas in the body where hernias can occur, plus ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both surgeons recommend taking care of the condition at the ...

Hernia is a common problem. It causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. Treatment for a hernia may include watchful waiting or surgery. It can often be harmless and pain-free, but at times it ...

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 ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — This month is Hernia Awareness Month, and the doctors at McLaren Hospital at Greater Lansing want to keep you informed on the types and symptoms of hernias. A hernia is a ...

Dr. Raman Kumar explains the differences between hernias and sports hernias, their symptoms, risks, and treatments affecting athletes and others.

A paraesophageal hernia is a type of hiatal hernia where a significant portion of the stomach (and possibly other organs) bulges through a natural opening in the diaphragm and into the chest cavity.

An umbilical hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine or fat bulges out through the muscles at the belly button, where the umbilical cord is located before birth. Umbilical hernias are ...