I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and ...

I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both ...

Are there different types of hernias? Yes. Types include inguinal hernia, which is located in the groin and generally affects men more than women. There are also umbilical hernias, or “belly button” ...

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 ...

FARGO — The general surgery department at Essentia Health in Fargo invites the public to a free event exploring the options for resolving a hernia. The seminar is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 30, at the ...

While an impending storm will trigger cautionary news reports about the risk of a heart attack while shoveling snow, you're less likely to hear how twisting and turning while moving heavy amounts of ...

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 ...

Six years ago, Brandise Raikes had an experience with a primary care physician that millions of Americans have every year. The doctor discovered an umbilical hernia and told her there was no reason ...