An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall.

Hernias are caused by weakness in a muscle or tissue. Learn ways to prevent a hernia from developing — or worsening — with ...

India’s T20 captain has been recently reported to have undergone surgery in Germany for a rare condition called sports hernia ...

In an era of easily accessible over-the-counter medical devices, many patients facing the discomfort of a hernia turn to ...

THE injection treatment of hernia is now so little practiced in regular surgical circles in New England that its results, favorable or unfavorable, are rarely observed. This report deals with a pat ...

Understanding hernias: Symptoms, treatment and recovery | Real Men Wear Gowns Dr. Kyle Seudeal, a general surgeon with Franciscan Health, sat down with 13News to share insights into this common ...

You can’t fix it unless you sew it up. But not everyone with an inguinal hernia needs surgery. Hernias should be repaired if they’re symptomatic; otherwise, many can be watched.

Background Chronic groin pain is a common and debilitating condition in highly active athletes. Symptoms are often ascribed to the so-called Sportsman's Hernia, and these patients frequently undergo ...

Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav’s surgery brings focus to sports hernias. Read ahead to know how it is different from a regular hernia and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

A physician recently diagnosed me with an inguinal hernia. I’ve had it for about eight months on my left side. I do wear a support belt most of the time. I’m a 71-year-old man in good health ...

Hiatal hernias are sometimes treated with surgery but can often be managed without it. Here's what you need to know.