Q: I recently discovered a lump in the lower part of my abdomen, and a friend suggested it might be a hernia. How can I determine if it's a hernia, and what steps should I take? A: Lumps in the ...

A hernia occurs when the stomach, intestine, or other organ in your abdomen pokes through a tear or weak spot in the muscle. It might feel like a lump in your groin or lower belly. The bulge may hurt ...

A four-year-old girl's stomach bulge left doctors stunned when they discovered the cause. The child, whose identity remains confidential, was admitted to hospital after a week of persistent pain and a ...