Laparoscopic surgery is especially beneficial in cases of bilateral hernias (on both sides) or recurrent hernias, offering superior visibility and repair without the need for multiple incisions. Many ...

Hernias are common and most aren’t serious, but complications can occur. A hernia is the abnormal protrusion of an organ or ...

Your belly button's shape, determined by umbilical cord healing, is believed by some to reveal personality traits and even potential family size. While medical conditions can influence its appearance, ...

Hernias do not resolve on their own and could lead to serious complications if left untreated, said consultant general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon Dr Soon Yuen. Delaying treatment poses a risk, ...

"An umbilical hernia develops when a portion of tissue or intestine protrudes through a weakened area near the navel, often resulting in a noticeable bulge and, in some cases, pain or discomfort. At ...

Every week, there's a new wellness trend to try. Butter coffee, propping my legs up against a wall (crucial for pre-bed anxiety spikes), sweating my life away in an infrared sauna—if someone (anyone) ...

The belly button, it turns out, is one of the least-studied parts of the human body. But one of its great mysteries may now have been solved – why most people have an innie, or concave belly button.

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The food you consume can play a role in managing your hernia symptoms. Here’s what to eat and avoid. Hernia got you down? While your diet can’t cure it, knowing which foods to eat and which foods to ...

Hernias happen when there's an abnormal bulging of an organ or part of an organ through a weakness or gap in its containing wall. A spigelian hernia is a rare kind that's often difficult to diagnose.

This summer I started swimming again. Which proves, I guess, that it’s one of those things that I’ve enjoyed doing in the past like strumming the guitar and growing corn and reading Tolstoy but ...

Your belly button might seem like nothing more than a remnant from your time in the womb, but this small area can actually provide valuable clues about your digestive health and overall wellbeing.