If you play a sport that requires sudden twists, sharp turns, or bursts of speed, a sports hernia is an injury you should have on your radar. About five percent of adult athletes develop one each year ...

Currently, the only available treatment is surgery to repair the weakened area Mice were treated with an anti-estrogen drug currently approved to treat breast cancer ‘Blockbuster’ findings also ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician ...

Groin pain can be caused by muscle strains, hernias, or hip problems. The RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) can help relieve groin pain. See a doctor immediately if groin pain is severe, ...

A hernia often takes place when an internal organ or tissue tries to push through a weakened area of muscle or connective tissue.