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Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than 1.6 million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows internal tissues ...

A hiatal hernia is when part of your stomach or another organ slips through a hole in your diaphragm, the parachute-like organ above your stomach. Mild hiatal hernias often don’t cause symptoms, while ...

While lifestyle changes can help treat hiatal hernias, it’s best to consult a doctor first. In some cases, you may need other treatment or surgery to remove it. Your diaphragm — which is your primary ...

Hernias are one of the most common conditions requiring surgery, but not all need immediate treatment. Hernia specialist Joanna Grudziak, MD, explains what a hernia is, why symptoms can look different ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Pain and stomach cramps are common symptoms of a hernia, and they are sensations Paul Jones is all too familiar with. The 64-year-old Fishers man is now gratefully back on the job as ...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a four-hour double hernia surgery in Brasília after doctors confirmed the ...

While you cannot resolve a hiatal hernia without medical intervention, it may not require treatment if it isn’t causing any symptoms. Lifestyle adjustments like diet changes, specific exercises, and ...