As soon as a hernia is diagnosed, a doctor will need to decide whether or not surgery is required to repair it. Although hernia that are left untreated do not usually resolve on their own, they do not ...

Hernia is a common problem. It causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. Treatment for a hernia may include watchful waiting or surgery. It can often be harmless and pain-free, but at times it ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Hernias – while a familiar term to many – remain a bit of a mystery when it comes to understanding what they really are and how they happen. Dr. Kyle Seudeal, a general surgeon with ...

A hernia is the bulging of an organ or tissue through an abdominal opening. They are extremely common and easy to diagnose and treat. Dr. Justin Atherton of Salt Lake Regional Medical Center states ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Nearly everyone knows someone who's had experience with a hernia injury. However, many people don't really understand them, or the best ways to treat them. "I was leaning ...

Hernia is among the most-prevalent surgical issues in Indian adults. Leaving it untreated can invite fatal complications ...

A hernia is a protrusion of tissue or an organ through an opening in the muscle or tissue holding it in place. In an abdominal hernia, a piece of the large intestine can protrude through weakened ...

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 ...