Abdominal wall hernias are common abnormalities that exist in up to 10% of the population. While they can be present at any age, including in infants, the likelihood of occurrence increases with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most don’t go away on their own. Here’s what to consider. By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Hernias occur when a gap or weakness in a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend had a stoma created after years of managing Crohn's disease. She recently had surgery to repair a hernia. What is a stoma, and are these types of hernias common? What is ...

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

Getting a hernia sounds like the opposite of a good time, so people paid attention when Suki Waterhouse recently revealed that she got one from wearing tight pants. “‘Suki you never tweet anymore,’” ...

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In an era of easily accessible over-the-counter medical devices, many patients facing the discomfort of a hernia turn to tools like hernia belts or abdominal binders in hopes of avoiding surgery or ...

Hernias can make you feel bloated and gassy, like there’s pressure in your abdomen that can only be relieved by burping or passing gas. Hernias happen when fatty tissue or parts of an organ squeeze ...