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, ...

Modern laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized hernia treatment, offering quicker recovery, less pain, and minimal scarring.

Q. What is a hernia? A. A hernia is an opening within muscles or connective tissue, called fascia, through which intestines or fat protrudes. Hernias tend to occur in the belly through previous ...

GEORGETOWN, Texas — Moving is never easy. It's even harder when you're recovering from your ninth surgery. “I wish somebody had told me don't do it, don't do it,” said Carmen Pacheco. “It's put a ...

June is National Hernia Awareness Month, but it’s always important to consult a doctor as soon as possible if you suspect you may have a hernia or notice symptoms such as a bulge in the groin or ...

I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Nearly everyone knows someone who's had experience with a hernia injury. However, many people don't really understand them, or the best ways to treat them. "I was leaning ...

I nearly fell off my chair – risking another hernia – when I heard about how some hernia patients take more than 40 days off work to recover after surgery. Yet that’s the average for WorkSafeBC ...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains under heavy guard at the DF Star Hospital in Brasília following a ...