Epigastric pain, which occurs in the upper abdomen below the ribs, can be due to common issues such as overeating or acid reflux, as well as underlying conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both surgeons recommend taking care of the condition at the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both surgeons recommend taking care of the condition at the ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro to undergo a surgical procedure to treat a hernia on ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

The UK is studying cases of pancreatitis in people taking drugs based on GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss or type 2 diabetes to see if a person's genetic profile may make them more vulnerable ...

Tela Bio has sued BD (NYSE: BDX) +, alleging anti-competitive practices in the U.S. surgical hernia mesh market. The lawsuit alleges that BD violated antitrust laws by punishing hospitals and other ...

A hernia is a weakness in the muscle wall that allows organs to push through. If you have a hernia, you will be able to feel a lump or have pain in your abdomen. Lifting heavy objects or straining can ...

Patients who undergo laparoscopic or robotic inguinal hernia repair require fewer opioids to manage their postoperative pain compared with open surgery. A link to this article will be included in this ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male with a large inguinal hernia on the right side. I have consulted two different surgeons, and both surgeons recommend taking care of the condition at the ...