What Causes Epigastric Hernia?

What is the absolute worst type of hernia to have?

There are various types of hernias and each of them can be risky if you do not get the treatment on time. However, the worst type of hernia is an incisional hernia because it's hard to treat. 

Incisional hernias develop after abdominal surgery and can be life-threatening. Most often, it occurs Read more

Edited 1196 days ago by

Dr. Ravi Kiran

What types of hernias are there?

There are many types of hernia.

• Inguinal hernia- When, via the lower stomach wall, a part of the intestine or fat bulges leading to inguinal hernia. Usually, the bulge passes across the inguinal canal, i.e., in the groin.
• Umbilical hernia- As tissues bulge in the body from an area of weakness in Read more
  

  Edited 1219 days ago by

  Dr. Jayasimha Nagella

What are early signs of hernia?

Hernias are so common and can afflict anyone and everyone. Sometimes you might not even know if you have one. 

The signs that you are suffering from hernia are

• You can see or feel a bulge around the outer surface of the abdomen if you have a ventral hernia in the stomach Read more
  

  Edited 1219 days ago by

  Dr. Sreedhara Setty