Hernias most frequently develop around surgical scars (incisional), in the groin (inguinal), or around the navel (umbilical).

Mariena Browning, 28, from Pocatello, Idaho, was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma after finding a lump in her groin at 22 years old—a relatively unusual spot for this dangerous type of skin cancer. She ...

A BULGE or swelling in the groin area of a child could be a tell-tale sign of inguinal hernia. This condition occurs when ...

At the time, Brittany Aydelotte thought a volleyball injury caused her leg pain and swelling. She soon learned a blood clot was to blame. As a teen, Brittany Aydelotte played sports. When she began ...

Q: I recently felt a sharp pain in my groin area after a workout. I'm worried I may have strained something. What exactly is a groin strain, and how can I treat it? A: Groin strains are a common issue ...

A hernia occurs when tissue or an organ pushes through a weak spot in the muscle or connective tissue around it. While hernias commonly affect the abdomen and groin area, certain types can also cause ...

A multicentre study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.