The scale rates three sections of the colon, right (cecum and ascending colon), mid-colon (transverse and descending) and rectosigmoid, on a five-point scale (0–4). Total score (0–14 ...

Many people diagnosed with a hiatal hernia will not have any symptoms. Those who do usually experience heartburn and indigestion. While medications may provide some relief, effective hiatal hernia ...

Hernia surgery repairs a condition in which internal organs or tissues protrude through abdominal muscles—usually in the lower abdomen or near the groin. On the day of your treatment, you’ll need ...