A strangulated hernia occurs when the blood supply to the herniated tissue has been cut off. Strangulated hernias are medical emergencies that require immediate treatment. Any hernia can become ...

A hernia occurs when a piece of skin or organ tissue (like the intestine) bulges through the outer tissue layer that normally holds the area in. Several different hernia types exist — and some can be ...

An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the bowel or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, near the navel. They are very common in newborns and infants, but they can affect ...