A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. This often leads to a visible bulge or noticeable discomfort. While hernias may ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional ...

This type is a commonly found form of hernia in a male. The bowel protrudes into the inguinal canal. This forms a noticeable bulge in the groin.

An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near where your abdomen meets your thigh. It’s less common in women because this area is smaller in females.

Hernias are a common yet often misunderstood medical condition, and according to Dr. Jeffrey Bell, a general surgeon at ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common consequences of a hiatal hernia and often the condition that leads a person to seek medical treatment in the first place. GERD is a ...

Hernia mesh can cause serious complications that may require revision surgeries. Thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits have already been filed, helping victims pursue justice and compensation for their ...

A hernia occurs when there is a weakness or gap, usually in the wall of the abdomen, which allows the abdominal contents to bulge through under the skin making a soft lump appear.

As the population ages, the incidence of hernias is increasing. How do you know when surgery is needed?

A coroner has issued a warning to doctors following the death of a man whose life-threatening hernia was misdiagnosed as a stomach bug. Earlier this month, Nigel Parsley ruled that there had been ...

Nestled beneath your liver, the gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile, a green-yellow liquid that helps your ...