An umbilical hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine or fat bulges out through the muscles at the belly button, where the umbilical cord is located before birth. Umbilical hernias are ...

An umbilical hernia is a condition where your internal organs bulge through a gap in your abdominal wall near your belly button. This condition can have both aesthetic and health consequences. In ...

Your abdominal muscles keep your organs and intestines in place. The protrusion of abdominal organs through a weak spot in the abdominal wall is called a hernia. Ventral hernias involve the front part ...

Hernias are a common problem and occur when part of an internal organ or tissue protrudes or bulges through a weak area or hole in muscle or surrounding connective tissue that normally holds it in ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-month-old granddaughter’s belly button is very large and sticks out well beyond her tummy. What might cause this? Should we be concerned? Will it get smaller over time? It doesn ...

Q: I have an umbilical hernia which is causing me great concerns and problems. I would appreciate information on my umbilical hernia. Also, my husband has an inguinal hernia. -- F.T., Angola A: A ...

Inguinal hernias refer to bulges in the groin area. They occur in a passageway called the inguinal canal, which runs alongside the pelvis and into the sex organs. An umbilical hernia is a bulge that ...

Hernias are holes in the abdominal wall layer called the “fascia,” allowing the abdominal lining and intestines to protrude. Are there different types of hernias? Yes. Types include inguinal hernia, ...

Scientists have discovered a new abdominal structure called the umbilical sheath, which anchors the remnant of the umbilical ...

An unusual bulge in the lower abdomen can cause severe pain and embarrassment, but doctors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are on a mission to educate and treat patients one hernia at a ...