However, some people may experience slight pain at the hernia site. Umbilical hernias are not generally serious. They may be so small that a person is unaware they have one. If a hiatal hernia is ...

Original Medicare and some Medicare Advantage plans will cover hernia surgery when necessary. As with other types of surgery, different parts of Medicare may cover certain aspects of care.

I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimetres with some inflammation. I have been having almost daily acid reflux episodes. The gastroenterologist put ...

I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having almost daily acid reflux episodes. The gastroenterologist put ...

I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having almost daily acid reflux episodes. The gastroenterologist put ...

Dr. Roach: I am a 74-year-old woman who is active and healthy. I recently had an endoscopy, and the findings were a hiatal hernia of about 5 centimeters with some inflammation. I have been having ...

Hiatal hernias occur in about 20% of Americans, with prevalence rising to 50% in individuals over the age of 50. Incisional hernias account for about 10% of hernia cases. All other types combined make ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD If you’re getting heartburn all of a sudden and never had it before, it is usually ...