INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - St. Vincent surgeon Dr. Christine Gupta says every day patients reveal a lot of confusion about hernias. "A lot of people think that a hernia is something that needs to be ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - If you've had a hernia, you know they can be painful. This month's Check Up 13 gives you a chance to have a free check with your doctor if you have or think you might have a ...

A hiatal hernia cannot be self-diagnosed with a physical exam and may be potentially dangerous. Instead, you should see a doctor if you experience symptoms of a hiatal hernia, such as indigestion, ...

Hernias are one of the most common conditions requiring surgery, but not all need immediate treatment. Hernia specialist Joanna Grudziak, MD, explains what a hernia is, why symptoms can look different ...

A hernia occurs when an organ or internal body part pushes through the tissue that usually surrounds and protects it. A hernia can develop in various places in the abdomen. Inguinal hernias are the ...

When Fergie sang about "lovely lady lumps," she certainly wasn't talking about hernias. But that's exactly what they are (def not lovely tho)—little bulges that occur when an internal organ pushes ...

An unusual bulge in the lower abdomen can cause severe pain and embarrassment, but doctors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are on a mission to educate and treat patients one hernia at a ...

While you cannot resolve a hiatal hernia without medical intervention, it may not require treatment if it isn’t causing any symptoms. Lifestyle adjustments like diet changes, specific exercises, and ...