Thousands of people suffer from hernias, which are weak spots in the abdominal wall. The real trouble begins when intestines or fat slips through that muscle hole and become stuck or twisted. Now, ...

Q. I think I have a small hernia in my groin that’s probably going to need surgery. How soon should I get this thing taken care of? A. First, if you suspect you have a hernia, get it checked by a ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When it comes to hernia repair, patients today have more ...

Question: I was lifting weights at the gym last week and all of a sudden felt a sharp pain around my groin area. I think I might have a hernia. Can you tell me what are the symptoms of a hernia and if ...

Groin hernias may get all the attention, but a hiatal hernia-a lesser-known, yet surprisingly common type-affects more women than men. If you're wondering, "What does a hiatal hernia feel like?" keep ...

Men with hernias but little or no pain can safely go without surgery unless things really start to hurt, a study found. “Not every hernia needs to be fixed,” said Dr. Olga Jonasson of the University ...

Editor's Note: This article is made possible through a sponsored content partnership with New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Hernia repair is about 20 percent of Dr. W. Borden Hooks III’s practice ...

An inguinal hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a hole in the abdominal wall of the groin. There are two types of inguinal hernias: Indirect inguinal hernias — usually ...

Gleyber Torres is on his way to full health. Torres – the Detroit Tigers' second baseman who becomes a free agent after the World Series ends – underwent surgery Friday, Oct. 31, for a hernia on his ...

Just before Gleyber Torres hits the free-agent market, he hit the operating table. The infielder who helped lead the Tigers ...