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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for herniation
  1. Hernia (National Library of Medicine)  
    A hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle. Most ... and may be more likely to get a hernia. Treatment is usually surgery to repair the opening ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hernia.html - Health Topics
  2. Hiatal Hernia (National Library of Medicine)  
    A hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper part of your stomach bulges through an opening in your diaphragm. ... into your esophagus. When you have a hiatal hernia, it's easier for the acid to come up. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hiatalhernia.html - Health Topics
  3. Birth Defects (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are birth defects? A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/birthdefects.html - Health Topics
  4. Abscess (National Library of Medicine)  
    An abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/abscess.html - Health Topics
  5. Brain Tumors (National Library of Medicine)  
    A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign, with no cancer cells, or malignant, with cancer cells ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/braintumors.html - Health Topics
  6. Endoscopy (National Library of Medicine)  
    Endoscopy is a procedure that lets your doctor look inside your body. It uses an instrument called an endoscope, or scope for short. Scopes have a tiny camera ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/endoscopy.html - Health Topics
  7. Growth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Does your child seem much shorter - or much taller - than other kids his or her age? It could be normal. Some children may be small for their age but still be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/growthdisorders.html - Health Topics
  8. Hydrocephalus (National Library of Medicine)  
    Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Normally, this fluid cushions your brain. When you have too much, though, it puts harmful ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hydrocephalus.html - Health Topics
  9. Metabolic Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/metabolicdisorders.html - Health Topics
  10. Reflux in Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... esophagus. This can happen because of: A hiatal hernia, a condition in which the upper part of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/refluxinchildren.html - Health Topics
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