INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - St. Vincent surgeon Dr. Christine Gupta says every day patients reveal a lot of confusion about hernias. "A lot of people think that a hernia is something that needs to be ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near where your abdomen meets your thigh. It’s less common in women because this area is smaller in females.

Hernias are one of the most common conditions requiring surgery, but not all need immediate treatment. Hernia specialist Joanna Grudziak, MD, explains what a hernia is, why symptoms can look different ...