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A hernia can occur anywhere on your abdominal wall, but most appear in the lower abdomen, or groin. Known as an inguinal hernia, this small, painless lump can quickly …

Varicose veins are incredibly common, affecting more than one-third of adults in the United States. For many people who develop them, varicose veins are unattractive, uncomfortable, unwanted, or all …

Gallstones are extremely common, affecting up to 15% of adults in the United States — or nearly 25 million men and women — at any given time. In many …

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States — about 9,500 people are diagnosed with it every single day, and one in five Americans …

After the initial relief of finding out that the worrisome bulge in your groin or the nagging “muscle strain” in your abdomen was actually a hernia all along, you’re …

About one in four adults in the United States have varicose veins, or dark, rope-like leg veins that twist and bulge just beneath the skin. Chronic venous insufficiency, a …

As one of the most common abnormal skin growths, cysts are benign (noncancerous) bumps that develop just below the skin. Like lipomas, another common benign skin lump, most cysts are painless, grow …