The recent data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India shows that about 8.5% cases of hernia are of umbilical hernia and seek surgical treatment for hernia which makes it the second most common form of hernia in adults. The umbilical hernia is a ty...

A hiatus or hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes in to the chest area through a weak diaphragm. Diaphragm is a thin muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and keeps their respective contents in place. Another important role of this muscle is...

Recovery after hernia operation in Mumbai is just about being in tune with the body’s natural healing process. It is important that you listen to your doctor or surgeon and follow the instructions. A hernia is lot more common that we think. In some patients the hernia pops in...

Hiatal hernia is caused because of weakening of the diaphragm muscles through which the food-pipe passes into the abdominal cavity. This opening that is created is called a hiatus and hence the name hiatus hernia. Most common type of hiatal hernia is the sliding type in which...