Those that occur near or adjacent to the belly button are called umbilical hernias. An umbilical hernia ... in some cases, surgery. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix.

The doctor explains that the procedure includes a small incision made at the base of the belly button ... surgery," he adds. Dr Jeremiah Thuku at Nyeri Health Center explains that an umbilical ...

Surgery may be necessary if the hernia causes significant complications ... commonly near the belly button (umbilical) or groin (inguinal). While many hernias during pregnancy are mild and ...

Mesh is then placed over the defect to reinforce the belly wall. There are many things to think about when deciding if you should have inguinal hernia repair surgery, such as whether your hernia is ...

What some pet owners see as an “outie” belly button on their dog could in fact be an umbilical hernia, which occurs when a small amount of abdominal fat protrudes through the body wall ...

A woman was given surprising news after her friend urged her to go to the doctors. Maisie Baxter, 20, from Woolton, runs her ...

It is a tradition, among coastal women, to wear tummy slimming belts to shrink the belly after giving ... and constipation. Surgery is the only effective fixer for a hernia. A study done at ...

Cholecystectomy (ko-luh-sis-TEK-tuh-mee) is a type of surgery that removes a diseased gallbladder ... into one incision near the belly button. The surgeon then uses a video monitor as a guide while ...

"I have a little bulge near my belly button and my doctor confirmed ... so you may require more aggressive treatment or surgery. Most women with hernias can have a normal, healthy vaginal delivery.