A hernia is a hole through the muscle wall that has something going through it such as fat, intestine, ... “So a doctor will order a test like a CAT scan, or an ultrasound, ...

A strangulated hernia is a life-threatening medical condition. Fatty tissue or a section of the small intestines pushes through a weakened area of the abdominal muscle. The surrounding muscle then ...

Herniated disks are relatively rare in the thoracic region, where they account for only 1 in every 200 to 400 disk herniations. Symptoms The first symptom of a herniated disk is usually back pain ...

Doctors may use an imaging test, such as an ultrasound, to check if the hernia is blocking a person’s bowels. ... the surgeon will repair the weak area of muscle where the hernia pushed through.

More information: Steven B. Soliman et al, Muscle Ultrasound, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jum.16741 Provided by University of Michigan ...

Muscle Ultrasound: A Novel Noninvasive Tool for Early Detection of Developing Insulin Resistance and Lower Muscle Mass in Obesity. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.