An inguinal hernia occurs when intra-abdominal fat or part of the small intestine bulges through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin—the area between the abdomen and thigh. Inguinal hernia occurs more commonly in males than females and can occur any time from infancy to adulthood. Types There are two types of inguinal hernia: direct hernia and indirect hernia. These two types have different...

The stomach is a j-shaped, hollow, distensible organ located in the upper left corner of the abdomen. The stomach has several digestive glands, which produce stomach acid and enzyme that digest protein. Common Stomach Diseases or Disorders Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) CVS is characterized by episodes or cycles of severe nausea and vomiting that last for hours, or even days, that alternate with intervals with no symptoms. Although originally...

The Inflamed Appendix Appendicitis is the medical term for the inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a fingerlike pouch attached to the first part of the large intestine called cecum. It is located in the lower right area of the abdomen. Although anyone can get appendicitis, it is more common among people aged 10 to 30 years old. Experts are not sure what the appendix does, if anything. The removal of the appendix does not seem...

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