A hernia is a defect, or hole, in layers of the abdominal or pelvic wall. This can lead to protrusion of tissue – fat, bowel (intestines), other organs – through the defect. Hernias can develop ...
An epigastric hernia occurs when an abdominal muscle weakness allows the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) and abdominal fat tissue to push through the muscle wall. Epigastric hernias ...
Medicare covers hernia surgery as long as it’s medically necessary. Once approved, both inpatient and outpatient procedures for hernia repair are covered by Original Medicare and most Medicare ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common consequences of a hiatal hernia and often the condition that leads a person to seek medical treatment in the first place. GERD is a ...
A hernia occurs when there is a weakness or gap, usually in the wall of the abdomen, which allows the abdominal contents to bulge through under the skin making a soft lump appear.