A hernia occurs when the stomach, intestine, or other organ in your abdomen pokes through a tear or weak spot in the muscle. It might feel like a lump in your groin or lower belly. The bulge may hurt ...

DOUBLED over in pain, the lump in Melissa Fellows’ stomach had grown so large she felt like she was carrying a toddler on her hip. Ashamed of the stares her enormous swelling attracted, the ...

Q: I recently discovered a lump in the lower part of my abdomen, and a friend suggested it might be a hernia. How can I determine if it's a hernia, and what steps should I take? A: Lumps in the ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

People may be able to decrease their risk of stomach cancer by reaching or maintaining a moderate weight, avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol, and treating infections that may lead to stomach cancer ...

A brave mother is battling terminal cancer after medics dismissed a 3st lump in her stomach as "fatty tissue".