Hernia is a debilitating condition in which your internal organs can spill out of their ideal place, causing painful protrusions. One such type of hernia is inguinal hernia which mostly affects men.

Pelvic pain can be a nightmare for any individual, especially when one is unsure about what possibly is causing it. Even though there are many potential reasons for pelvic pain, one very common reason ...

BD (NYSE: BDX) today announced the first Phasix hernia mesh laparotomy reinforcement case performed in Greece.

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Pope Francishas had an operation this week to remove a hernia, which his surgeon said had been causing him increasingly frequent pain. This planned surgery was to remove a type of hernia caused by ...

In early 2018, Karen A. DiBernardo White noticed a growth about the size of a golf ball that was just below her belly button, on her left side. Within months, the protrusion grew to the size of an ...

There are lots of medical conditions that someone could develop. Some of these require routine medical care while others require surgery. Somewhere in the middle is something called a hernia. For ...

Since chronic constipation is a risk factor for hernia, it is best to prevent it by consuming a high-fibre diet that includes plenty of vegetables, dry fruits, legumes and whole grains (Image: Canva) ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having ...

Groin hernias may get all the attention, but a hiatal hernia-a lesser-known, yet surprisingly common type-affects more women than men. If you're wondering, "What does a hiatal hernia feel like?" keep ...