An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall.

A femoral hernia occurs when fatty tissue pushes through the femoral canal, which is located in the upper thigh near the groin area. [1] Most femoral hernias don’t cause symptoms, ...

A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a week spot in surrounding muscle or connective tissue. This happens most often in the abdomen or groin.

There are many different types of hernia. Find out here what they look like, what they feel like, and when a person should contact a doctor to get treatment.

The type and location of a hernia are variables when it comes to symptoms too. The five most common are: Inguinal – Also called groin hernias, these are the most common.

An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the bowel or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, near the navel. They are very common in newborns and infants, but they can ...

Ventral hernias involve the front part of the abdominal walls and include umbilical, paraumbilical, epigastric, and incisional hernias. Ventral hernia symptoms can be mild and can persist for years.

Orlando Health Surgeon, Dr. Bobby Gibbons, joins WESH 2's Sanika Dange during Hernia Awareness Month to explain possible signs, symptoms and when to seek medical care.

INDIANAPOLIS — Hernias – while a familiar term to many – remain a bit of a mystery when it comes to understanding what they really are and how they happen. Dr. Kyle Seudeal, a general surgeon with ...