An abdominal hernia is when an internal organ, often the intestines or bladder, pokes through the wall of muscle that usually keeps it in. Most are inguinal hernias (occurring in the lower abdominal ...
A hiatal hernia is a common medical condition where a portion of the upper stomach pushes through a hiatus, or opening, in the diaphragm muscle and into the chest. While it’s most common in older ...
ST. LOUIS – A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Hernias occur because of weakened areas in the abdominal walls or groin area. The ...
A sports hernia is a tear or strain of your muscle, ligament, or tendon in your groin area or lower abdomen. You don’t need to play sports to get a sports hernia, but it’s more common in people who ...
A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan suggests the importance of tailored exercise programs for school-age children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a ...
Dear Dr. Gott: A year ago, I was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia that I ultimately had repaired. Last week, my family doctor said I have another weakness in the wall and I will develop a hernia ...
A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan suggests the importance of tailored exercise programs for school-age children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a ...