Men Face Much Higher Risk for Hernias Than Women, and Age Matters

• Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
• August 13, 2024
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At least 20 million hernia surgeries are performed globally each year, making it one of the most common medical procedures in the world. But does gender matter when it comes to hernia risk?

New Australian research says yes: Half of the nearly 436,000 hernia repair proced...

Pope Francis Leaves Hospital 9 Days After Surgery

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• June 16, 2023
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Pope Francis is now "better than before"after his release from a Rome hospital Friday following surgery on June 7 to repair a hernia and remove scarring.

The 86-year-old pope joked that he was "still alive," as he was met by reporters while leaving the Gemelli Polyclinic...

Pope Has Hernia Repaired During 3-Hour Surgery

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• June 8, 2023
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After three hours of surgery on Wednesday, Pope Francis was recovering at Gemelli hospital in Rome on Thursday.

Pope Francis had a hernia in his abdominal wall repaired, along with the removal of scar tissue in his intestine that had created a partial blockage and was ca...

Pope to Have Hernia Surgery, Stay in Rome Hospital for Several Days

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• June 7, 2023
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Pope Francis will be hospitalized for several days after a planned surgery to repair a hernia that is causing him "recurrent, painful and worse...

What Are Hernias, and How Are They Treated?

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• January 15, 2023
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Moving a heavy object or even coughing can result in a medical condition known as a hernia.

While it's common, many people don't know what a hernia is, according to an expert at Penn State Health, who offered details on causes, symptoms and treatment.

"While we typ...

What Do You Know About Your Risk for Hernia?

• By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• August 27, 2022
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Could you be at risk for a hernia?

One expert gives the lowdown on hernias, who is most at risk for ...

Had Hernia Surgery? You May Need Another

• March 1, 2022
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If you've had hernia repair surgery and you think you've solved your medical issue for good, you might be wrong.

A hernia occurs when an internal organ pushes through a weak region of muscle or tissue, often creating a noticeable bulge. Hernias typically do not improve w...