I had surgery for an umbilical hernia on Tuesday afternoon. I should have taken a before picture, which would have shown an innie belly button with the top "collapsed."<BR><BR>I ended up spending ...

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 ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for umbilical hernia? A surgeon repairs a umbilical hernia. 2. What is the difference between umbilical hernia and paraumbilical hernia? Hernia occurring at the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Are there any nonsurgical ways to repair an inguinal hernia, like exercise, diet or walking? I believe I caught mine early on. The mesh does not seem promising. — R.K. Dear R.K.: An ...

Who knew that belly buttons were injury-prone? Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin explained that his recent absence from the Octagon was due to an umbilical hernia surgery. In January 2009 ...

Every year, more than 13 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and up to one-third of them require surgical repair ...

Judas Priest are soon to come back extremely strong with 'Redeemer of Souls' on July 15, but right now, iconic vocalist Rob Halford is focusing on his health. The Metal God will soon undergo surgery ...

The Department of Health and the Welsh Assembly Government have asked the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE or the Institute) to conduct an appraisal of laparoscopic surgery for ...