Q: I recently discovered a lump in the lower part of my abdomen, and a friend suggested it might be a hernia. How can I determine if it's a hernia, and what steps should I take? A: Lumps in the ...

A hernia occurs when the stomach, intestine, or other organ in your abdomen pokes through a tear or weak spot in the muscle. It might feel like a lump in your groin or lower belly. The bulge may hurt ...

Surgery Associates is offering a free hernia screening 4 to 6 p.m. June 25 at the NMMC Wellness Center in Tupelo. Symptoms of hernia include having pain in the lower abdomen when bending over, ...

ContentsPersistent abdominal painA lump in the abdomenConstant fatigueIrregular bowel movementsPersistent night sweatsBloating and discomfortGradual weight loss Krystal Maeyke was 37, fit, healthy, ...

Repeated insulin shots at the same site can seed amyloid; consider this diagnosis if absorption seems erratic or glucose control worsens with a persistent lump.