When you think of a hernia, you probably picture the injury occurring in an adult, because hernias typically develop in an older population. However, a hernia can occur in infancy or during childhood, and these can sometimes be more serious because kids can’t always easily explain what they are experiencing. Today, we share some tips […]
Will My Hernia Get Better On Its Own?
Hernias occur when part of a body cavity pushes out of the muscle wall in which it is contained. Oftentimes it involves an intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, which are encased in a thin membrane that is sometimes prone to rupture when overstressed or affected by trauma. Many people who suffer a hernia wonder if […]
4 Winter Activities That Can Cause Hernias
Snow has fallen in some parts of Minnesota, and soon the whole state will be covered in white. Wintertime gives us the chance to dust off our ski boots and ice skates, but also presents our bodies with extra challenges. The winter season can be especially challenging if you are at risk or have previously […]
5 Little Known Facts About Hernias & Hernia Surgery
Many people have a general understanding of what a hernia is, but they lack in-depth knowledge of the condition or the procedure used to address it. We’ve talked about how hernias develop and how they are treated on the blog in the past, but today we want to dig a little deeper and share five […]
The Benefits Of Avoiding Opioids Before Hernia Surgery
If you need to have surgery to repair a hernia, you may experience better surgical outcomes if you avoid taking opioids prior to your operation than those who do. According to presenters at the America’s Hernia Society 2016 meeting, avoiding opioids for abdominal wall repair (AWR) prior to surgery has been linked to two significant […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- …
- 8
- Next Page »
