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 ...

The lump of the hernia is due to the weakness in the wall of the muscles of the abdomen or groin. The content of the sac is usually a part of the intestine. Synonyms and related terms – Inguinal ...

Hernias occur when a gap or weakness in a muscle or tissue allows part of an organ or other tissue to push through. They can cause pain, constipation, a heavy feeling in the abdomen, and potentially ...

An inguinal hernia is a lump in the groin region, caused by the protrusion of the abdominal cavity fat or intestine, along with its peritoneal covering, and associated fluid, through the abdominal ...

Many people mistake abdominal bulges for gas or bloating, but a GI surgeon has warned that this could actually be a hernia, ...

Denmark: A new nationwide study published in JAMA Surgery has identified an optimal mesh weight range that may significantly ...

Hernia is a condition that occurs when the intestine slips through the abdominal wall, causing a visible bulge into the body cavity. The condition is more common in men than women and children.

Tahir Khan, consultant general and vascular surgeon at the Mater Private Hospital in Cork, explains abdominal hernia, its causes, surgical management, and aftercare. AN abdominal hernia is the ...

At times it may so happen that due to weakness in your abdominal wall it can open up and therefore whatever is on the inside tends to get pushed through. This then causes a bulge or swelling which is ...

Exercise-related hernias are becoming more common due to poor form, overtraining and unsafe home workouts. Heavy lifting, ...