An inguinal hernia occurs when a portion of the intestine or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal ...

An incisional hernia may occur because surgery has weakened the abdominal wall. Umbilical hernias, which usually only appear in babies, occur because the abdominal wall just behind the naval ...

Q. I think I have a small hernia in my groin that’s probably going to need surgery. How soon should I get this thing taken care of? A. First, if you suspect you have a hernia, get it checked ...