a soft bulge on or around the belly button tenderness and discoloration for bulges that a person cannot push back into the abdomen Umbilical hernias often cause no symptoms. However, some people ...

A hernia during pregnancy occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle, creating a bulge. Common types include umbilical hernias (near the belly ...

A hernia occurs when the stomach, intestine, or other organ in your abdomen pokes through a tear or weak spot in the muscle.

You may also notice your baby is an "outie." This may be an umbilical hernia, meaning the area around the navel sticks out because of weak muscles around the belly button. This never causes pain ...

The instruments to repair the hernia are inserted through other small incisions in the lower abdomen. Mesh is then placed over the defect to reinforce the belly wall. There are many things to think ...

Among the different types of hernias, the most common is Inguinal hernia. About 75% of people suffer from this type of hernia and men are the most affected. They happen when a part of the bowel ...

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 ...

and can be used to treat both inguinal and abdominal hernias (umbilical, epigastric, lumbar and ventral hernias), allowing a wide choice of mesh and surgical technique. As a result of its rigidity ...