A hernia is a weakness or a tear in the abdominal muscles that allows fatty tissue or an organ such as the intestines to protrude through the weak area. Hernias can occur in many places in the body, most often in the groin. Sometimes, a weak spot in

If you feel pain in your groin when you cough or lift something heavy, you may have what doctors call an Inguinal Hernia. It happens when a part of the small intestine or fat pushes through a weak area of your lower abdominal wall. Dr. Jiten Chowdhry

If you feel pain in your groin when you cough or lift something heavy, you may have what doctors call an Inguinal Hernia. It happens when a part of the small intestine or fat pushes through a weak area of your lower abdominal wall. Dr. Jiten Chowdhry

Abdominal wall hernias can occur spontaneously (presumably from congenital defects) or after surgery. When they occur after surgery, they are called incisional hernias, which can range from small defects to extremely large ones. The most noticeable s

Abdominal wall hernias can occur spontaneously (presumably from congenital defects) or after surgery. When they occur after surgery, they are called incisional hernias, which can range from small defects to extremely large ones. The most noticeable s

An umbilical hernia creates a soft swelling or bulge near the navel (umbilicus). Umbilical hernias in children are usually painless. Umbilical hernias that appear during adulthood may cause abdominal discomfort and are more likely to need surgical re

If you are witnessing symptoms like Blood in Stool, Abdominal pain, change in bowel habit or diarrhea then you may need to undergo Colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is a procedure in which the doctor uses a colonoscope or scope, to look inside your rectum and

A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Many hernias occur in the abdomen between your chest and hips, but they can also appear in the upper thigh and groin areas. Sometimes they require