Q: How do I know if my hernia requires surgery? A: If you think you or a loved one has a hernia, the best next step is to seek expertise from a health care provider who sees hernias on a daily basis.

Bracken Babula starts patient visits these days by closing the exam room door and asking if they mind him recording their ...

A viewer is asking about what can be done for an esophageal hernia. Doctor Lacy Anderson has the answer. Anderson says it sounds like something called a hiatal hernia. This is a different type of ...

During a physical exam, doctors may ask questions about a person’s overall health, diet, stress levels, and more. People can also ask their own questions, such as whether they are taking medications ...

During your physical exam, a doctor will ask you a wide range of questions to assess your overall health. You can also use this time to share any questions or concerns you have about your health and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a hernia in my belly button for 20 years that didn’t bother me until two weeks ago. Then, the pain hit, and the belly button could not be pushed in. I waited until Monday to call ...

Feel a bulge in your belly? You might be one wrong move from the operating room as it could be hernia and this common ‘inconvenience’ can become a medical crisis overnight. [Also read: Surge in ...

Doctors usually diagnose a hiatal hernia in people trying to determine the cause of their heartburn. A hiatal, or hiatus, hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes through an opening in ...