Hernias typically result from muscle weakness and strain. Depending on the severity, doctors may suggest watchful waiting or surgery to repair the hernia. A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through ...

You get a hernia when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. Hernias often happen where the belly wall is weaker, such as in ...

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Jameel Akhter, general surgeon in Chennai, revealed, “There are a number of causes for a hernia to develop in any individual. Excessive strain on the abdominal ...