There are lots of medical conditions that someone could develop. Some of these require routine medical care while others require surgery. Somewhere in the middle is something called a hernia. For ...

As you bend down to pick up the groceries, all of the sudden you feel a pop and have shooting pain in the abdomen — or worse yet, in the groin. Maybe that pain is where you have a scar from surgery.

Lots of people ignore the symptoms of common health problems like piles, hernia, foot wounds, and vein problems. Some people have bleeding from piles, a swelling from a hernia, a minor foot wound, or ...

Hernias are a common problem affecting millions of Americans. Most people are familiar with the term hernia, though they do not understand what they are, why they happen, where, and what treatments ...

Urban life has significantly reduced everyday movement. Work is primarily desk-bound, as we spend hours sitting, and physical activity is limited to the bare minimum. The health impact is often ...

It’s the time of year when indoor and outdoor chores can require some heavy lifting. Whether you’re spring cleaning your house or getting your yard ready for warmer weather, you may be moving ...

Multiple types of hernias can cause back pain, including abdominal hernias and spinal hernias. Treatment can depend on the location and severity. Noticed some pain and maybe a strange bulge, perhaps ...

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.

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 ...

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — More than five million people in the U.S. suffer from hernias annually, but only about 15% seek medical treatment. Dr. Nik Teppara with Novant Health talks about what ...