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Although a hernia bulge may appear suddenly, hernias often take years to develop. They grow larger as pressure inside the body presses the intestines or other tissues out through a weak area in the abdominal wall, often at the belly button, or a site of previous surgery. With time, these tissues can bulge out beneath the skin.

Surgery treats a hernia by fixing the weakness in the abdominal wall. Read on to learn details about a traditional repair, including what to expect before, during, and after the surgery.

HSP is a condition that causes swelling and inflammation of small blood vessels. It occurs most often in children between ages 2 and 6.

Often, the treatment for a blood cancer like leukemia or lymphoma is a stem cell transplant. About 3 in 10 patients who need one can use donor cells from someone in their immediate family.

Movement is one of the best ways to treat back pain. Follow this exercise program to help you manage your pain, speed healing, and prevent future flare-ups.

Movement is one of the best ways to treat back pain. Follow this exercise program to help you manage your pain, speed healing, and prevent future flare-ups.

In some cases, chemo or radiation may require an inpatient stay. Cancer patients may also need an inpatient stay for surgery or other complex procedures.

Heart damage is a possible side effect of certain cancer treatments. Heart problems can start during treatment. Or they may develop years after treatment is over. Here's what you need to know.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill fast-growing cancer cells. Learn how it's used to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer.