INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - St. Vincent surgeon Dr. Christine Gupta says every day patients reveal a lot of confusion about hernias. "A lot of people think that a hernia is something that needs to be ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - If you've had a hernia, you know they can be painful. This month's Check Up 13 gives you a chance to have a free check with your doctor if you have or think you might have a ...

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 ...

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, ...

The most common sign of a hernia is a bulge that you can see or feel under your skin. Where that bulge shows up depends on what type of hernia you have. You may have other symptoms, too. This is the ...

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 ...

A hiatal hernia cannot be self-diagnosed with a physical exam and may be potentially dangerous. Instead, you should see a doctor if you experience symptoms of a hiatal hernia, such as indigestion, ...

An unusual bulge in the lower abdomen can cause severe pain and embarrassment, but doctors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are on a mission to educate and treat patients one hernia at a ...

When Fergie sang about "lovely lady lumps," she certainly wasn't talking about hernias. But that's exactly what they are (def not lovely tho)—little bulges that occur when an internal organ pushes ...

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