Margaret Johns, 66, first saw her GP about the hernias two years ago One is the size of a melon and the other the size of a baby's head She was referred for surgery but was not given a date until ...

“A hernia typically presents as a visible bulge or lump under the skin,” explains Dr. Miller. This bulge is often more noticeable when standing, coughing, or straining. “The size of the ...

Imaging may help your doctor find out the size of the hernia, and plan your surgery. This may be especially helpful if it’s a more complex case. If your hernia doesn’t cause problems and you ...

The prognosis for hernia repairs is generally good with timely diagnosis and repair. The prognosis depends on the type and size of hernia as well as on the ability to reduce risk factors ...

Umbilical hernias usually occur in infants and reach their maximal size by the first month of life. Most hernias of this type close spontaneously by the first year of life, with only a 2-10% ...