Chronic pelvic pain is a common health issue for women, but a hernia is often overlooked as a potential cause. About 15 to 20% of U.S. women, ages 18 to 50, experience chronic pelvic pain in their ...

Severe heartburn can cause discomfort in many adults. In cases where acid reflux is caused by a hiatal hernia, doctors at RUSH University Medical Center say there may be a surgical fix. “There's about ...

A 44-year-old Antiguan woman has filed a lawsuit in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court seeking damages for alleged medical negligence following a stomach surgery that she claims left her unable to ...

Groin hernias may get all the attention, but a hiatal hernia-a lesser-known, yet surprisingly common type-affects more women than men. If you're wondering, "What does a hiatal hernia feel like?" keep ...

P4HB mesh offers a safer, fully absorbable alternative to polypropylene, reducing chronic infection and pain without increasing hernia recurrence risk. Phasix mesh, made from P4HB, has properties that ...

Some surgical complications often start with subtle warning signs and addressing them is crucial. Dr Sharma cautions that delaying treatment makes things worse.

An umbilical hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine or fat bulges out through the muscles at the belly button, where the umbilical cord is located before birth. Umbilical hernias are ...