Saint Joseph London is now offering a state-of-the-art surgical robot, enhancing minimally invasive procedures for patients in the Laurel County area. This advanced technology, the da Vinci Xi, is set ...

After the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services established higher reimbursement for the repair of anterior abdominal ...

So, if symptoms or pain occur, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options. For example, painful hernias will typically need surgical repair. Below, learn about common hernia symptoms and ...

Hernia mesh can cause serious complications that may require revision surgeries. Thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits have already been filed, helping victims pursue justice and compensation for their ...

Anemia is a less common symptom of a hiatal hernia (also known as a hiatus hernia). Current treatments for this complication include iron supplementation and proton pump inhibitors. Surgical ...

Umbilical hernias are not generally serious. They may be so small that a person is unaware they have one. If a hiatal hernia is not causing symptoms, it may not require treatment. For large ...

Generally, hiccups tend to resolve on their own, but there are treatments for persistent cases. A hiatal hernia is a protrusion of the lower esophagus (and sometimes the stomach, too) into the chest ...

The GERD diet encourages simple changes to reduce reflux, like eating smaller, more frequent meals and choosing foods that are easier on the stomach. Lean proteins such as chicken or fish, cooked ...

Dr. Khan says GERD is caused by a structural valve defect. A Hiatal hernia can contribute to GERD, but GERD can occur independently of a hernia. Most patients can manage symptoms and maintain ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux, or when acid from your stomach bubbles up ...