Hernias can make you feel bloated and gassy, like there’s pressure in your abdomen that can only be relieved by burping or passing gas. Hernias happen when fatty tissue or parts of an organ squeeze ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a hernia in my belly button for 20 years that didn’t bother me until two weeks ago. Then, the pain hit, and the belly button could not be pushed in. I waited until Monday to call ...

A paraesophageal hernia is a type of hiatal hernia where a significant portion of the stomach (and possibly other organs) bulges through a natural opening in the diaphragm and into the chest cavity.

A hiatal hernia occurs when a small portion of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm, a sheetlike muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen. Usually this doesn't cause any symptoms, ...

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Hernias are a common problem affecting millions of Americans. Most people are familiar with the term hernia, though they do not understand what they are, why they happen, where, and what treatments ...

It’s the time of year when indoor and outdoor chores can require some heavy lifting. Whether you’re spring cleaning your house or getting your yard ready for warmer weather, you may be moving ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There are over one million hernia surgeries every year in the U.S. alone, and 800,000 of those are to treat the most common type – an inguinal hernia. They affect ...

While lifestyle changes can help treat hiatal hernias, it’s best to consult a doctor first. In some cases, you may need other treatment or surgery to remove it. Your diaphragm — which is your primary ...

Two peer-reviewed studies published in 2024 have established that patients with large, complex hiatal hernias achieve significantly better surgical outcomes when treated by experienced specialists ...