Hernia is a common problem. It causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. Treatment for a hernia may include watchful waiting or surgery. It can often be harmless and pain-free, but at times it ...

At a mean follow-up of 13 years among 103 patients, the verified radiologic hiatal hernia recurrence rates were 38% in the mesh reinforcement group compared with 31% in the group who received crural ...

You’re eating a quick lunch and you get a weird sensation — you feel not only nauseated but also like something is stuck in the middle of your chest. You could chalk it up to eating too fast, but if ...

A paraesophageal hernia is a type of hiatal hernia where a significant portion of the stomach (and possibly other organs) bulges through a natural opening in the diaphragm and into the chest cavity.

Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day instead of three big ones to help manage GERD symptoms. Avoid eating acidic and ...

A hernia often takes place when an internal organ or tissue tries to push through a weakened area of muscle or connective ...

Sasah Spencley a general surgeon at Memorial Healthcare Surgical Associates, joined to share treatment options for hiatal hernias. Give your prediction on how many wins the Detroit Lions will have ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 80 years old, still work full-time and have generally good health, except for adult-onset asthma. Advair 250/50 was prescribed for me over 10 years ago, and I’ve been taking it ...