Q: I am a 64-year-old male in good health, although I have a bit of a gut in the middle. My issue is that I have developed an umbilical hernia that looks like a large “outie.” It is not very ...

Whether you just had your first child or are a seasoned veteran, one of the first things you are attuned to as a parent is if something is “wrong” with your child. Umbilical hernias are among those ...

R&B singer Kehlani, known for tracks like “CRZY” and “The Way,” has announced to fans that she’s going to have to cancel and reschedule the remaining dates of her SweetSexySavage World Tour for now ...

When new mom Kari Horn discovered a lump above her belly button one year after giving birth through C-section, she wasn't sure what to think. The lump was small yet uncomfortable, and it interfered ...

Dear Doctor: I am a 64-year-old male in good health, although I have a bit of a gut in the middle. My issue is that I have developed an umbilical hernia that looks like a large "outie." It is not very ...

The term hernia refers to a defect in the muscle or connective tissue layer of the abdominal wall that allows part of an internal organ, such as the intestine or fat, to push through, usually forming ...

John Syng Dorsey [1] once stated: The large proportion of mankind who are afflicted with this complaint; -- the great variety of forms in which it appears; -- the fatality which results from its ...

An inguinal hernia is a lump in the groin region, caused by the protrusion of the abdominal cavity fat or intestine, along with its peritoneal covering, and associated fluid, through the abdominal ...

An inguinal hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a hole in the abdominal wall of the groin. There are two types of inguinal hernias: Indirect inguinal hernias — usually ...