When a person has surgery to correct a problem, they hope that operation fully takes care of the problem. This is especially true for patients who undergo hernia surgery, because surgery does fully correct the problem in the majority of cases. However, for a small group of patients, they end up back in the doctor’s […]
Treating Hiatal Hernias and Acid Reflux Disease
Hiatal hernias and acid reflux are two conditions that often go hand in hand, but how exactly do they relate to one another, and how can you seek treatment if you’re bothered by the pair of conditions. Dr. Koeplin has treated a number of patients dealing with both conditions, and he’s helped find a nonsurgical […]
How To Prevent and Treat Sports Hernias
Despite its name, a sports hernia is not actually a hernia in the traditional sense. A standard hernia occurs when muscle pushes through an intestination wall or another soft tissue, but a sports hernia is categorized by an injury to the tendons that attach to the pelvis. Because of the true nature of its injury, […]
Pre and Post Hernia Surgery Recovery Tips
Making a full recovery after a surgical operation begins long before you go under the knife. There are plenty of things you should do prior to your operation if you’re hoping to have a successful surgery and recovery, and there are also a bunch of steps you’ll have to take once the operation is complete. […]
Getting Intimate After Hernia Surgery
Physical intimacy and sex is an important part of a spousal relationship, but health conditions and surgery can disrupt this intimate connection. People often ask when they can return to work or sporting activities after hernia surgery, but they skirt around the question about when they can get intimate with their partner following their hernia […]
