A painful hernia can occur when tissue pushes through an opening in the lower abdomen. Hernias can develop in any part of the abdomen, but the groin, navel or the site of a previous surgery are the ...

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

The data show that laparoscopic surgery has faster recovery times and less pain. Among surgeons who have expertise in both ...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a four-hour double hernia surgery in Brasília after doctors confirmed the painful condition. A double, or bilateral, hernia affects both sides of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Are there any nonsurgical ways to repair an inguinal hernia, like exercise, diet or walking? I believe I caught mine early on. The mesh does not seem promising. — R.K. Dear R.K.: An ...

The 86-year old pontiff had a “day of rest” after hernia surgery, and was able to take communion in his room, the Vatican said. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome Pope Francis spent a “day of ...

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