If you’re concerned about your abdominal area, especially after making lifestyle changes, speak with a healthcare professional. They could answer any questions or concerns you may have.

An abdominal muscle strain is an injury to one of the muscles of the abdominal wall. It can be caused by a sports injury, overuse, or poor muscle conditioning. Also called a pulled muscle, a muscle ...

Hernias are tears in a weakened area of the abdominal muscle, allowing fat or intestines to protrude through the opening. They are often caused by heavy lifting, pregnancy, or other risk factors, such ...

Ms. Best’s son stopped eating altogether by his first birthday, and his weight dropped so precipitously that a doctor recommended a feeding tube. It took a team of therapists and dietitians to ...

Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD A perineal hernia is a protrusion of organs and tissues into the abdominal cavity. It develops when the pelvic floor muscles become too weak to ...