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.

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 ...

A painful hernia can occur when tissue pushes through an opening in the lower abdomen. Hernias can develop in any part of the abdomen, but the groin, navel or the site of a previous surgery are the ...

The 86-year old pontiff had a “day of rest” after hernia surgery, and was able to take communion in his room, the Vatican said. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome Pope Francis spent a “day of ...

Hernias can be extremely painful, but many people live with the pain instead of facing surgery. Doctors now have new ways to repair hernias that are less painful and get you back on your feet faster.

Hernias can develop in any part of the abdomen, but the groin, navel or the site of a previous surgery are the most frequent locations. Symptoms include a bulge, mild pain or pressure and numbness, ...