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 ...

A tumor is a growth of tissue that happens when cells in your body grow and divide at a faster rate than they would normally. When we think of tumors, we often think of cancer. However, not all tumors ...

Your abdominal muscles keep your organs and intestines in place. The protrusion of abdominal organs through a weak spot in the abdominal wall is called a hernia. Ventral hernias involve the front part ...

Mesenteric lymphoma is a cancer that develops in a layer of tissue inside your abdomen. It often causes a noticeable lump and stomach pain. Other symptoms include cramping, loss of appetite, and ...

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 ...

Symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) can vary depending on their location and severity. General symptoms include extreme fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and loss of appetite. NETs are a rare ...

A small lump seen in the body is often benign, that is, normal, but if that lump is rapidly changing its shape or there is pain and a change in colour, then it could be an early sign of internal ...

Amy Bamford has taken to social media to talk about her "massive" incisional hernia.

Stomach cancer, though not as common as some other forms of cancer, can be a serious and life-threatening condition if not ...

A 3-month-old infant presented with large bowel obstruction and a left-sided abdominal lump. Although the large bowel appeared grossly normal on exploration, cystic dilatation in the middle of the ...