Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than one million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

So, if symptoms or pain occur, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options. For example, painful hernias will typically need surgical repair. Below, learn about common hernia symptoms and ...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited have donated medical equipment to the Benjamin Olowojebutu Foundation to support free ...

And then medical progress comes through for people living with a hernia. It’s estimated 50% of men develop a groin hernia by the time they reach 75. Surgery is the only solution to treat the condition ...

King Abdullah II of Jordan had minor surgery to treat a hernia on Tuesday, the royal palace said. He has left hospital and ...

Abdominal reconstruction in the contaminated or potentially-contaminated abdomen is challenging because of the high risk of re-infection and hernia recurrence. Surgical techniques, synthetic ...

Most hernias only cause mild symptoms, but some can interfere with daily life. Board-Certified General Surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group, Dr. Brett Armstrong, joins ...

Hernias often look like a bulge or swelling under the skin. The type of hernia someone has depends on its cause and location on the body. A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ pushes ...

A hernia occurs when the stomach, intestine, or other organ in your abdomen pokes through a tear or weak spot in the muscle. It might feel like a lump in your groin or lower belly. The bulge may ...

Here's a look at Pope Francis' health history from a partial lung removal in 1957 to his entering the hospital on Feb. 14.