Hernias are a common medical ailment but also misunderstood and often need to be treated quickly. Although most of them occur between the chest and hips area, there are a few different hernias types. We will...

A hernia occurs when a section of your intestine or other tissues forces its way through a weak spot of muscle in your abdomen. You may notice a soft lump that is either near your belly button or in the groin area...

You can lead a healthy everyday life after your gallbladder has been removed. It may take a few days or even a few weeks after your surgery to get back to normal...

A removal of your gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy. The operation is performed through a large incision in your abdomen. It can also be done through a less invasive surgery that uses a laparoscopic...

On the right side of your abdomen sits your gallbladder underneath your liver. Your gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ and holds a digestive fluid called bile. The digestive bile is released into your small...

There are many things a woman may become concerned about when pregnant. Unfortunately, gallstones could be one of them. A woman has 2 to 3 times higher chances of developing a gallstone than a man...