A hernia occurs when there is a weakness or gap, usually in the wall of the abdomen, which allows the abdominal contents to bulge through under the skin making a soft lump appear.

If you’re experiencing mild hiatal hernia symptoms, your doctor might recommend a “wait and watch” approach along with ...

What Is an Umbilical Hernia? An umbilical hernia is a lump that appears when part of your intestines or other tissue sticks out through your abdominal muscles near your navel. It looks like a ...

Hernias are a common medical condition, affecting over five million people in the United States, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. When someone has a hernia, it means an organ or ...

The Baylor Medicine Hernia Center offers comprehensive care for a vast array of hernias, ranging from simple to complex abdominal wall problems, including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, ventral ...