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 ...

Inguinal hernia describes a medical condition in which contents of abdominal cavity (like intra-abdominal fat or part of small intestine called small bowel) bulge out through weak area of lower ...

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 ...

Since chronic constipation is a risk factor for hernia, it is best to prevent it by consuming a high-fibre diet that includes plenty of vegetables, dry fruits, legumes and whole grains (Image: Canva) ...

Rigid or semi-rigid round preshaped meshes (5 cm diameter), with eccentric or central eye. These are indicated for medium-large indirect inguinal hernias in males: they reduce the dimensions of an ...

An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of an internal part of the body through a weakness in the abdominal wall in the groin. Inguinal hernias can be split into two types: indirect and direct. An indirect ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I read your column daily but have never seen you comment on an inguinal hernia. Can you address it? I am in my late 70s and suddenly have one. It is not incarcerated, and I am wondering ...

A healthy 10-month-old girl was brought to the emergency department by her parents because of the sudden appearance of a mass in her right groin. Her parents had noticed the mass while changing her ...

One of the most common types of hernia, inguinal hernia, appears as a lump or swelling in the groin region. It usually causes fat or part of the small intestine to swell and bulge the lower abdominal ...